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