HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
茶 — tea
- Reading
- chá
- Meaning
- tea
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
茶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is chá and it means tea. 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.
茶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 茶 (tea), 奶茶 (milk tea) and 红茶 (black tea).
Chinese words containing 茶
Frequently asked questions
What does 茶 mean in Chinese?
茶 means tea in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 茶 read?
茶 is read chá. Reading it inside real words — 茶 and 奶茶 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 茶 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 茶 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 茶 in a word?
A common word containing 茶 is 茶 (chá) — "tea". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 茶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 茶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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