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