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