HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
社 — society
- Reading
- shè
- Meaning
- society; agency
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
社 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shè and it means society; agency. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
社 appears in everyday chinese words such as 社 (society, agency), 社会 (society) and 社区 (community, neighborhood).
Chinese words containing 社
Frequently asked questions
What does 社 mean in Chinese?
社 means society; agency in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 社 read?
社 is read shè. Reading it inside real words — 社 and 社会 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 社 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 社 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 社 in a word?
A common word containing 社 is 社 (shè) — "society, agency". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 社 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 社 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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