HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
纸 — paper
- Reading
- zhǐ
- Meaning
- paper
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
纸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zhǐ and it means paper. 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.
纸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 纸 (paper), 报纸 (newspaper) and 纸巾 (paper towel, tissue).
Chinese words containing 纸
Frequently asked questions
What does 纸 mean in Chinese?
纸 means paper in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 纸 read?
纸 is read zhǐ. Reading it inside real words — 纸 and 报纸 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 纸 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 纸 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 纸 in a word?
A common word containing 纸 is 纸 (zhǐ) — "paper". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 纸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 纸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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