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