HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
迟 — late
- Reading
- chí
- Meaning
- late; slow
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
迟 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is chí and it means late; slow. 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.
迟 appears in everyday chinese words such as 迟 (late, slow), 迟到 (be late) and 推迟 (postpone, delay).
Chinese words containing 迟
Frequently asked questions
What does 迟 mean in Chinese?
迟 means late; slow in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 迟 read?
迟 is read chí. Reading it inside real words — 迟 and 迟到 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 迟 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 迟 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 迟 in a word?
A common word containing 迟 is 迟 (chí) — "late, slow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 迟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 迟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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