HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
肤 — skin
- Reading
- fū
- Meaning
- skin
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
肤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is fū and it means skin. 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.
肤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 皮肤 (skin), 肌肤 (skin and flesh) and 肤浅 (superficial, shallow).
Chinese words containing 肤
Frequently asked questions
What does 肤 mean in Chinese?
肤 means skin in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 肤 read?
肤 is read fū. Reading it inside real words — 皮肤 and 肌肤 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 肤 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 肤 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 肤 in a word?
A common word containing 肤 is 皮肤 (pí fū) — "skin". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 肤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 肤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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