HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
隶 — subordinate
- Reading
- lì
- Meaning
- subordinate; attached to; servant
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
隶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is lì and it means subordinate; attached to; servant. 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.
隶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 奴隶 (slave).
Chinese words containing 隶
Frequently asked questions
What does 隶 mean in Chinese?
隶 means subordinate; attached to; servant in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 隶 read?
隶 is read lì. Reading it inside real words — 奴隶 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 隶 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 隶 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 隶 in a word?
A common word containing 隶 is 奴隶 (núlì) — "slave". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 隶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 隶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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