HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
境 — border
- Reading
- jìng
- Meaning
- border; place; environment
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
境 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jìng and it means border; place; environment. 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.
境 appears in everyday chinese words such as 环境 (environment, surroundings), 入境 (to enter a country) and 出境 (leave a country).
Chinese words containing 境
Frequently asked questions
What does 境 mean in Chinese?
境 means border; place; environment in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 境 read?
境 is read jìng. Reading it inside real words — 环境 and 入境 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 境 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 境 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 境 in a word?
A common word containing 境 is 环境 (huán jìng) — "environment, surroundings". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 境 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 境 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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