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