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