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