HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
姐 — older sister
- Reading
- jiě
- Meaning
- older sister
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
姐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is jiě and it means older sister. 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.
姐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 姐姐 (older sister), 姐妹 (sisters) and 小姐 (Miss, young lady).
Chinese words containing 姐
Frequently asked questions
What does 姐 mean in Chinese?
姐 means older sister in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 姐 read?
姐 is read jiě. Reading it inside real words — 姐姐 and 姐妹 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 姐 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 姐 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 姐 in a word?
A common word containing 姐 is 姐姐 (jiějie) — "older sister". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 姐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 姐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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