HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
千 — thousand
- Reading
- qiān
- Meaning
- thousand
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
千 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is qiān and it means thousand. 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.
千 appears in everyday chinese words such as 千 (thousand), 千万 (ten million, by all means) and 千克 (kilogram).
Chinese words containing 千
Frequently asked questions
What does 千 mean in Chinese?
千 means thousand in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 千 read?
千 is read qiān. Reading it inside real words — 千 and 千万 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 千 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 千 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 千 in a word?
A common word containing 千 is 千 (qiān) — "thousand". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 千 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 千 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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