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