HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
谁 — who, whom
- Reading
- shéi
- Meaning
- who, whom
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
谁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is shéi and it means who, whom. 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.
谁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 谁 (who, whom).
Chinese words containing 谁
Frequently asked questions
What does 谁 mean in Chinese?
谁 means who, whom in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 谁 read?
谁 is read shéi. Reading it inside real words — 谁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 谁 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 谁 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 谁 in a word?
A common word containing 谁 is 谁 (shéi) — "who, whom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 谁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 谁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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