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