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