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