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