HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
凄 — chilly
- Reading
- qī
- Meaning
- chilly; dismal; mournful
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
凄 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is qī and it means chilly; dismal; mournful. 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.
凄 appears in everyday chinese words such as 凄凉 (desolate, miserable, forlorn).
Chinese words containing 凄
Frequently asked questions
What does 凄 mean in Chinese?
凄 means chilly; dismal; mournful in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 凄 read?
凄 is read qī. Reading it inside real words — 凄凉 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凄 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 凄 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 凄 in a word?
A common word containing 凄 is 凄凉 (qīliáng) — "desolate, miserable, forlorn". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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