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