HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
巾 — towel
- Reading
- jīn
- Meaning
- towel; kerchief; scarf
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
巾 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jīn and it means towel; kerchief; scarf. 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.
巾 appears in everyday chinese words such as 毛巾 (towel), 纸巾 (paper towel, tissue) and 围巾 (scarf).
Chinese words containing 巾
Frequently asked questions
What does 巾 mean in Chinese?
巾 means towel; kerchief; scarf in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 巾 read?
巾 is read jīn. Reading it inside real words — 毛巾 and 纸巾 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 巾 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 巾 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 巾 in a word?
A common word containing 巾 is 毛巾 (máo jīn) — "towel". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 巾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 巾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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