HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
契 — contract
- Reading
- qì
- Meaning
- contract; deed; bond
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
契 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is qì and it means contract; deed; bond. 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.
契 appears in everyday chinese words such as 契机 (opportunity, turning point), 契约 (contract; agreement) and 默契 (tacit understanding).
Chinese words containing 契
Frequently asked questions
What does 契 mean in Chinese?
契 means contract; deed; bond in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 契 read?
契 is read qì. Reading it inside real words — 契机 and 契约 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 契 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 契 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 契 in a word?
A common word containing 契 is 契机 (qìjī) — "opportunity, turning point". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 契 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 契 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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