HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
妻 — wife
- Reading
- qī
- Meaning
- wife
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
妻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is qī and it means wife. 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.
妻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 妻子 (wife) and 夫妻 (husband and wife).
Chinese words containing 妻
Frequently asked questions
What does 妻 mean in Chinese?
妻 means wife in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 妻 read?
妻 is read qī. Reading it inside real words — 妻子 and 夫妻 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 妻 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 妻 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 妻 in a word?
A common word containing 妻 is 妻子 (qīzi) — "wife". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 妻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 妻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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