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