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