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