HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
铁 — iron
- Reading
- tiě
- Meaning
- iron; metal
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
铁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is tiě and it means iron; metal. 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.
铁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 铁 (iron; firm; determined), 地铁 (subway, underground) and 高铁 (high-speed rail).
Chinese words containing 铁
Frequently asked questions
What does 铁 mean in Chinese?
铁 means iron; metal in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 铁 read?
铁 is read tiě. Reading it inside real words — 铁 and 地铁 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 铁 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 铁 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 铁 in a word?
A common word containing 铁 is 铁 (tiě) — "iron; firm; determined". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 铁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 铁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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