HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
勤 — diligent
- Reading
- qín
- Meaning
- diligent; industrious; frequent; to work hard
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
勤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is qín and it means diligent; industrious; frequent; to work hard. 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.
勤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 勤奋 (diligent, industrious), 勤劳 (diligent, hardworking) and 勤俭 (diligent and thrifty).
Chinese words containing 勤
Frequently asked questions
What does 勤 mean in Chinese?
勤 means diligent; industrious; frequent; to work hard in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 勤 read?
勤 is read qín. Reading it inside real words — 勤奋 and 勤劳 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勤 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 勤 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勤 in a word?
A common word containing 勤 is 勤奋 (qínfèn) — "diligent, industrious". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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