HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
急 — urgent
- Reading
- jí
- Meaning
- urgent; anxious; to hurry
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
急 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jí and it means urgent; anxious; to hurry. 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.
急 appears in everyday chinese words such as 急 (urgent, anxious), 着急 (anxious, worry) and 急忙 (hastily, in a hurry).
Chinese words containing 急
Frequently asked questions
What does 急 mean in Chinese?
急 means urgent; anxious; to hurry in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 急 read?
急 is read jí. Reading it inside real words — 急 and 着急 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 急 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 急 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 急 in a word?
A common word containing 急 is 急 (jí) — "urgent, anxious". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 急 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 急 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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