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