HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
劫 — rob
- Reading
- jié
- Meaning
- rob; plunder; calamity
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
劫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jié and it means rob; plunder; calamity. 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.
劫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 劫 (rob, plunder, calamity), 劫持 (hijack, abduct) and 抢劫 (rob, plunder).
Chinese words containing 劫
Frequently asked questions
What does 劫 mean in Chinese?
劫 means rob; plunder; calamity in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 劫 read?
劫 is read jié. Reading it inside real words — 劫 and 劫持 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 劫 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 劫 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 劫 in a word?
A common word containing 劫 is 劫 (jié) — "rob, plunder, calamity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 劫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 劫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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