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