HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
旗 — flag
- Reading
- qí
- Meaning
- flag; banner
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
旗 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is qí and it means flag; banner. 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.
旗 appears in everyday chinese words such as 国旗 (national flag), 旗帜 (flag; banner) and 旗袍 (cheongsam).
Chinese words containing 旗
Frequently asked questions
What does 旗 mean in Chinese?
旗 means flag; banner in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 旗 read?
旗 is read qí. Reading it inside real words — 国旗 and 旗帜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旗 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 旗 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旗 in a word?
A common word containing 旗 is 国旗 (guó qí) — "national flag". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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