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