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