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