HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
饰 — decorate
- Reading
- shì
- Meaning
- decorate; adorn; ornament
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
饰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shì and it means decorate; adorn; ornament. 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.
饰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 装饰 (decorate; decoration), 掩饰 (cover up, conceal) and 服饰 (apparel, clothing).
Chinese words containing 饰
Frequently asked questions
What does 饰 mean in Chinese?
饰 means decorate; adorn; ornament in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 饰 read?
饰 is read shì. Reading it inside real words — 装饰 and 掩饰 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 饰 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 饰 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 饰 in a word?
A common word containing 饰 is 装饰 (zhuāngshì) — "decorate; decoration". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 饰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 饰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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