歧视 (qíshì) · to discriminate against

歧视 (qíshì) means “to discriminate against; discrimination”. It is written with 2 characters: 歧 (to diverge) + 视 (look). It is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).

How 歧视 is built

The characters

歧 qí · to diverge

What 歧 is made of

止zhǐ — to stop
- 上shàng — above
  - ⺊ — structural part
  - 一 — horizontal stroke
- 丨 — vertical stroke
支zhī — to support
- 十 — ten
  - 一 — horizontal stroke
  - 丨 — vertical stroke
- 又yòu — and

视 shì · look

What 视 is made of

礻shì — spirit/altar
- 卜bo — divination
  - 丨 — vertical stroke
  - 丶 — dot
见jiàn — to see
- 冂 — frame
  - 丨 — vertical stroke
- 儿ér — child
  - 丿 — falling stroke
  - 乚 — hook stroke

Origin hint: 见 gives the meaning, 礻 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

Example sentences

我们不能歧视任何人。Wǒmen bùnéng qíshì rènhé rén.We mustn't discriminate against anyone.

法律禁止就业歧视。Fǎlǜ jìnzhǐ jiùyè qíshì.The law prohibits discrimination in employment.

Questions about 歧视

What does 歧视 mean?

歧视 (qíshì) means “to discriminate against; discrimination”.

How do you pronounce 歧视?

歧视 is pronounced qíshì.

Which HSK level is 歧视?

歧视 is in Old HSK 6.

Related words

Learn 歧视 with its group

It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 141: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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