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