HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
逝 — pass away, die
- Reading
- shì
- Meaning
- pass away, die
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
逝 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shì and it means pass away, die. 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.
逝 appears in everyday chinese words such as 流逝 (pass, elapse (time)) and 逝世 (pass away, die).
Chinese words containing 逝
Frequently asked questions
What does 逝 mean in Chinese?
逝 means pass away, die in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 逝 read?
逝 is read shì. Reading it inside real words — 流逝 and 逝世 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 逝 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 逝 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 逝 in a word?
A common word containing 逝 is 流逝 (liúshì) — "pass, elapse (time)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 逝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 逝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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