HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
舍 — to give up, to abandon
- Reading
- shě
- Meaning
- to give up, to abandon
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
舍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shě and it means to give up, to abandon. 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.
舍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 宿舍 (dormitory), 舍得 (be willing to part with) and 舍不得 (hate to part with).
Chinese words containing 舍
Frequently asked questions
What does 舍 mean in Chinese?
舍 means to give up, to abandon in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 舍 read?
舍 is read shě. Reading it inside real words — 宿舍 and 舍得 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 舍 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 舍 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 舍 in a word?
A common word containing 舍 is 宿舍 (sù shè) — "dormitory". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 舍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 舍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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