HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
稀 — sparse
- Reading
- xī
- Meaning
- sparse; rare; thin
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
稀 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xī and it means sparse; rare; thin. 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.
稀 appears in everyday chinese words such as 稀 (sparse, rare, thin), 珍稀 (rare, precious) and 稀奇 (rare, strange, unusual).
Chinese words containing 稀
Frequently asked questions
What does 稀 mean in Chinese?
稀 means sparse; rare; thin in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 稀 read?
稀 is read xī. Reading it inside real words — 稀 and 珍稀 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 稀 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 稀 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 稀 in a word?
A common word containing 稀 is 稀 (xī) — "sparse, rare, thin". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 稀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 稀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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