HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
其 — his, her, its, their, that, such
- Reading
- qí
- Meaning
- his, her, its, their, that, such
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
其 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is qí and it means his, her, its, their, that, such. 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.
其 appears in everyday chinese words such as 其 (his, her, its, their), 其他 (other, else) and 其实 (actually, in fact).
Chinese words containing 其
Frequently asked questions
What does 其 mean in Chinese?
其 means his, her, its, their, that, such in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 其 read?
其 is read qí. Reading it inside real words — 其 and 其他 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 其 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 其 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 其 in a word?
A common word containing 其 is 其 (qí) — "his, her, its, their". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 其 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 其 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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