HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
旨 — purpose
- Reading
- zhǐ
- Meaning
- purpose; aim; imperial decree
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
旨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhǐ and it means purpose; aim; imperial decree. 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.
旨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 宗旨 (aim, purpose, objective) and 旨在 (aim at, be intended to).
Chinese words containing 旨
Frequently asked questions
What does 旨 mean in Chinese?
旨 means purpose; aim; imperial decree in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 旨 read?
旨 is read zhǐ. Reading it inside real words — 宗旨 and 旨在 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旨 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 旨 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旨 in a word?
A common word containing 旨 is 宗旨 (zōngzhǐ) — "aim, purpose, objective". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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