HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
誓 — oath, vow
- Reading
- shì
- Meaning
- oath, vow
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
誓 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shì and it means oath, vow. 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.
誓 appears in everyday chinese words such as 发誓 (swear, vow) and 宣誓 (take an oath).
Chinese words containing 誓
Frequently asked questions
What does 誓 mean in Chinese?
誓 means oath, vow in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 誓 read?
誓 is read shì. Reading it inside real words — 发誓 and 宣誓 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 誓 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 誓 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 誓 in a word?
A common word containing 誓 is 发誓 (fā shì) — "swear, vow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 誓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 誓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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