HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
岂 — how can it be?
- Reading
- qǐ
- Meaning
- how can it be?
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
岂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is qǐ and it means how can it be?. 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.
岂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 岂有此理 (outrageous; preposterous).
Chinese words containing 岂
Frequently asked questions
What does 岂 mean in Chinese?
岂 means how can it be? in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 岂 read?
岂 is read qǐ. Reading it inside real words — 岂有此理 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 岂 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 岂 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 岂 in a word?
A common word containing 岂 is 岂有此理 (qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ) — "outrageous; preposterous". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 岂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 岂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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