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