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