HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
舌 — tongue
- Reading
- shé
- Meaning
- tongue
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
舌 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is shé and it means tongue. 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.
舌 appears in everyday chinese words such as 舌头 (tongue) and 七嘴八舌 (all talking at once).
Chinese words containing 舌
Frequently asked questions
What does 舌 mean in Chinese?
舌 means tongue in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 舌 read?
舌 is read shé. Reading it inside real words — 舌头 and 七嘴八舌 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 舌 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 舌 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 舌 in a word?
A common word containing 舌 is 舌头 (shé tou) — "tongue". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 舌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 舌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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