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