HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
遗 — to lose
- Reading
- yí
- Meaning
- to lose; to leave behind; to bequeath; legacy
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
遗 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is yí and it means to lose; to leave behind; to bequeath; legacy. 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.
遗 appears in everyday chinese words such as 遗憾 (regret, pity), 遗产 (inheritance; legacy) and 遗传 (inherit; heredity; genetic).
Chinese words containing 遗
Frequently asked questions
What does 遗 mean in Chinese?
遗 means to lose; to leave behind; to bequeath; legacy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 遗 read?
遗 is read yí. Reading it inside real words — 遗憾 and 遗产 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 遗 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 遗 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 遗 in a word?
A common word containing 遗 is 遗憾 (yí hàn) — "regret, pity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 遗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 遗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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