HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
夹 — to clip
- Reading
- jiā
- Meaning
- to clip; to hold between; to carry under arm; to mix; to intersperse; to line; to be caught in (a trap)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
夹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiā and it means to clip; to hold between; to carry under arm; to mix; to intersperse; to line; to be caught in (a trap). 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.
夹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 夹 (clip, hold between), 夹子 (clip, folder, peg) and 夹杂 (mix, intermingle).
Chinese words containing 夹
Frequently asked questions
What does 夹 mean in Chinese?
夹 means to clip; to hold between; to carry under arm; to mix; to intersperse; to line; to be caught in (a trap) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 夹 read?
夹 is read jiā. Reading it inside real words — 夹 and 夹子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 夹 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 夹 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 夹 in a word?
A common word containing 夹 is 夹 (jiā) — "clip, hold between". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 夹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 夹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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