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