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