HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi

企

企 — plan

Reading
qǐ
Meaning
plan; enterprise; stand on tiptoe
HSK level
HSK 5
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

企 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is qǐ and it means plan; enterprise; stand on tiptoe. 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.

企 appears in everyday chinese words such as 企业 (enterprise, company) and 企图 (attempt, try, scheme).

Chinese words containing 企

Frequently asked questions

What does 企 mean in Chinese?

企 means plan; enterprise; stand on tiptoe in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 企 read?

企 is read qǐ. Reading it inside real words — 企业 and 企图 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 企 — is it HSK 5?

Yes. 企 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 企 in a word?

A common word containing 企 is 企业 (qǐ yè) — "enterprise, company". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 企 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 企 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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