HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
九 — nine
- Reading
- jiǔ
- Meaning
- nine
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
九 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is jiǔ and it means nine. 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.
九 appears in everyday chinese words such as 九 (nine).
Chinese words containing 九
Frequently asked questions
What does 九 mean in Chinese?
九 means nine in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 九 read?
九 is read jiǔ. Reading it inside real words — 九 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 九 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 九 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 九 in a word?
A common word containing 九 is 九 (jiǔ) — "nine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 九 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 九 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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