HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi

截

截 — to cut off

Reading
jié
Meaning
to cut off
HSK level
HSK 6
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

截 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jié and it means to cut off. 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.

截 appears in everyday chinese words such as 截 (cut, segment, section), 截止 (cut off, close) and 截至 (by (a time)).

Chinese words containing 截

Frequently asked questions

What does 截 mean in Chinese?

截 means to cut off in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 截 read?

截 is read jié. Reading it inside real words — 截 and 截止 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 截 — is it HSK 6?

Yes. 截 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 截 in a word?

A common word containing 截 is 截 (jié) — "cut, segment, section". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 截 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 截 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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