HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
之 — of
- Reading
- zhī
- Meaning
- of
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
之 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zhī and it means of. 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.
之 appears in everyday chinese words such as 之 (possessive particle, 's), 之中 (among, in (formal)) and 之前 (before, prior to).
Chinese words containing 之
Frequently asked questions
What does 之 mean in Chinese?
之 means of in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 之 read?
之 is read zhī. Reading it inside real words — 之 and 之中 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 之 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 之 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 之 in a word?
A common word containing 之 is 之 (zhī) — "possessive particle, 's". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 之 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 之 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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