HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
筛 — to sieve
- Reading
- shāi
- Meaning
- to sieve; to filter; to screen
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
筛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is shāi and it means to sieve; to filter; to screen. 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.
筛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 筛 (sieve, screen, filter), 筛选 (to filter, to screen) and 筛查 (screening (medical)).
Chinese words containing 筛
Frequently asked questions
What does 筛 mean in Chinese?
筛 means to sieve; to filter; to screen in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 筛 read?
筛 is read shāi. Reading it inside real words — 筛 and 筛选 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 筛 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 筛 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 筛 in a word?
A common word containing 筛 is 筛 (shāi) — "sieve, screen, filter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 筛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 筛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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