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