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