HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
基 — base
- Reading
- jī
- Meaning
- base; foundation
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
基 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jī and it means base; foundation. 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.
基 appears in everyday chinese words such as 基本 (basic; fundamental), 基础 (foundation; basis) and 基因 (gene).
Chinese words containing 基
Frequently asked questions
What does 基 mean in Chinese?
基 means base; foundation in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 基 read?
基 is read jī. Reading it inside real words — 基本 and 基础 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 基 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 基 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 基 in a word?
A common word containing 基 is 基本 (jī běn) — "basic; fundamental". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 基 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 基 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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