HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
季 — season
- Reading
- jì
- Meaning
- season; quarter (of a year)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
季 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jì and it means season; quarter (of a year). 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.
季 appears in everyday chinese words such as 季 (season), 四季 (four seasons) and 季节 (season).
Chinese words containing 季
Frequently asked questions
What does 季 mean in Chinese?
季 means season; quarter (of a year) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 季 read?
季 is read jì. Reading it inside real words — 季 and 四季 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 季 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 季 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 季 in a word?
A common word containing 季 is 季 (jì) — "season". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 季 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 季 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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