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