HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
费 — fee
- Reading
- fèi
- Meaning
- fee; expense; to cost
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
费 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is fèi and it means fee; expense; to cost. 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.
费 appears in everyday chinese words such as 费 (fee, expenses), 免费 (free of charge) and 学费 (tuition fee).
Chinese words containing 费
Frequently asked questions
What does 费 mean in Chinese?
费 means fee; expense; to cost in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 费 read?
费 is read fèi. Reading it inside real words — 费 and 免费 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 费 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 费 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 费 in a word?
A common word containing 费 is 费 (fèi) — "fee, expenses". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 费 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 费 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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