HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
裔 — descendant
- Reading
- yì
- Meaning
- descendant; border
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
裔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yì and it means descendant; border. 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.
裔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 华裔 (person of Chinese descent) and 后裔 (descendant, offspring).
Chinese words containing 裔
Frequently asked questions
What does 裔 mean in Chinese?
裔 means descendant; border in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 裔 read?
裔 is read yì. Reading it inside real words — 华裔 and 后裔 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 裔 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 裔 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 裔 in a word?
A common word containing 裔 is 华裔 (huáyì) — "person of Chinese descent". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 裔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 裔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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