HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
挤 — to squeeze
- Reading
- jǐ
- Meaning
- to squeeze; to crowd; to push
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
挤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jǐ and it means to squeeze; to crowd; to push. 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.
挤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 挤 (squeeze, crowded), 拥挤 (crowded, packed) and 挤压 (squeeze, press, push).
Chinese words containing 挤
Frequently asked questions
What does 挤 mean in Chinese?
挤 means to squeeze; to crowd; to push in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 挤 read?
挤 is read jǐ. Reading it inside real words — 挤 and 拥挤 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挤 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 挤 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挤 in a word?
A common word containing 挤 is 挤 (jǐ) — "squeeze, crowded". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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