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