HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
设 — to set up, to establish
- Reading
- shè
- Meaning
- to set up, to establish
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
设 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shè and it means to set up, to establish. 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.
设 appears in everyday chinese words such as 设 (set up, establish), 建设 (build, construct; construction) and 设备 (equipment, facilities, set up).
Chinese words containing 设
Frequently asked questions
What does 设 mean in Chinese?
设 means to set up, to establish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 设 read?
设 is read shè. Reading it inside real words — 设 and 建设 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 设 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 设 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 设 in a word?
A common word containing 设 is 设 (shè) — "set up, establish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 设 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 设 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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