HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
吉 — lucky
- Reading
- jí
- Meaning
- lucky
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
吉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jí and it means lucky. 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.
吉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 吉祥 (auspicious, lucky), 吉他 (guitar) and 吉利 (lucky, auspicious).
Chinese words containing 吉
Frequently asked questions
What does 吉 mean in Chinese?
吉 means lucky in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 吉 read?
吉 is read jí. Reading it inside real words — 吉祥 and 吉他 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吉 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 吉 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 吉 in a word?
A common word containing 吉 is 吉祥 (jíxiáng) — "auspicious, lucky". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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