HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
纱 — gauze
- Reading
- shā
- Meaning
- gauze; yarn
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
纱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shā and it means gauze; yarn. 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.
纱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 纱 (gauze, yarn) and 婚纱 (wedding dress).
Chinese words containing 纱
Frequently asked questions
What does 纱 mean in Chinese?
纱 means gauze; yarn in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 纱 read?
纱 is read shā. Reading it inside real words — 纱 and 婚纱 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 纱 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 纱 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 纱 in a word?
A common word containing 纱 is 纱 (shā) — "gauze, yarn". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 纱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 纱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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