HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
神 — god, spirit, divine
- Reading
- shén
- Meaning
- god, spirit, divine
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
神 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shén and it means god, spirit, divine. 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.
神 appears in everyday chinese words such as 神 (god, deity, spirit), 神秘 (mysterious, cryptic) and 神话 (myth, legend).
Chinese words containing 神
Frequently asked questions
What does 神 mean in Chinese?
神 means god, spirit, divine in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 神 read?
神 is read shén. Reading it inside real words — 神 and 神秘 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 神 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 神 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 神 in a word?
A common word containing 神 is 神 (shén) — "god, deity, spirit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 神 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 神 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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