English–Chinese
“chinese character” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhàn zì
Example
这个汉字我不认识。zhè ge hàn zì wǒ bú rèn shí
I don't recognize this Chinese character.
How to say “chinese character” in Chinese
“Chinese character” in Chinese is 汉字 (hàn zì).
A compact written unit that carries a piece of Chinese sound and meaning, alone or joined with other units.
Example sentences with 汉字
我在学汉字。wǒ zài xué hàn zì
I am studying Chinese characters.
Tips for using 汉字
- The English word character can mean a person in a story, but in Chinese-learning materials it often means one written unit, so context determines the meaning.