HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
井 — well
- Reading
- jǐng
- Meaning
- well; mine shaft; pit
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
井 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jǐng and it means well; mine shaft; pit. 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.
井 appears in everyday chinese words such as 井 (well (water)) and 井底之蛙 (frog in a well).
Chinese words containing 井
Frequently asked questions
What does 井 mean in Chinese?
井 means well; mine shaft; pit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 井 read?
井 is read jǐng. Reading it inside real words — 井 and 井底之蛙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 井 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 井 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 井 in a word?
A common word containing 井 is 井 (jǐng) — "well (water)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 井 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 井 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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