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