HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
词 — word
- Reading
- cí
- Meaning
- word; term; phrase
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
词 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is cí and it means word; term; phrase. 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.
词 appears in everyday chinese words such as 词 (word), 词典 (dictionary) and 词语 (word, term).
Chinese words containing 词
Frequently asked questions
What does 词 mean in Chinese?
词 means word; term; phrase in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 词 read?
词 is read cí. Reading it inside real words — 词 and 词典 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 词 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 词 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 词 in a word?
A common word containing 词 is 词 (cí) — "word". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 词 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 词 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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