HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
佳 — excellent
- Reading
- jiā
- Meaning
- excellent; good; beautiful
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
佳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jiā and it means excellent; good; beautiful. 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.
佳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 最佳 (best, optimum), 佳肴 (delicacy, delicious dish) and 佳节 (festive day).
Chinese words containing 佳
Frequently asked questions
What does 佳 mean in Chinese?
佳 means excellent; good; beautiful in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 佳 read?
佳 is read jiā. Reading it inside real words — 最佳 and 佳肴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 佳 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 佳 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 佳 in a word?
A common word containing 佳 is 最佳 (zuì jiā) — "best, optimum". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 佳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 佳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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