HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
解 — to separate
- Reading
- jiě
- Meaning
- to separate; to untie; to explain; to understand
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
解 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jiě and it means to separate; to untie; to explain; to understand. 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.
解 appears in everyday chinese words such as 解 (untie, explain, solve), 了解 (to understand, to know) and 解决 (solve; resolve).
Chinese words containing 解
Frequently asked questions
What does 解 mean in Chinese?
解 means to separate; to untie; to explain; to understand in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 解 read?
解 is read jiě. Reading it inside real words — 解 and 了解 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 解 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 解 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 解 in a word?
A common word containing 解 is 解 (jiě) — "untie, explain, solve". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 解 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 解 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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