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