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