HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
鞋 — shoe
- Reading
- xié
- Meaning
- shoe
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
鞋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xié and it means shoe. 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.
鞋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 鞋 (shoe), 皮鞋 (leather shoes) and 拖鞋 (slippers).
Chinese words containing 鞋
Frequently asked questions
What does 鞋 mean in Chinese?
鞋 means shoe in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 鞋 read?
鞋 is read xié. Reading it inside real words — 鞋 and 皮鞋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鞋 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 鞋 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鞋 in a word?
A common word containing 鞋 is 鞋 (xié) — "shoe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鞋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鞋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 3 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free