HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi

胃

胃 — stomach

Reading
wèi
Meaning
stomach
HSK level
HSK 5
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

胃 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is wèi and it means stomach. 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.

胃 appears in everyday chinese words such as 胃 (stomach) and 胃口 (appetite, stomach for).

Chinese words containing 胃

Frequently asked questions

What does 胃 mean in Chinese?

胃 means stomach in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 胃 read?

胃 is read wèi. Reading it inside real words — 胃 and 胃口 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 胃 — is it HSK 5?

Yes. 胃 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 胃 in a word?

A common word containing 胃 is 胃 (wèi) — "stomach". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 胃 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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