HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
期 — period of time
- Reading
- qī
- Meaning
- period of time; phase
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
期 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is qī and it means period of time; phase. 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.
期 appears in everyday chinese words such as 期 (period, term, phase), 星期 (week) and 假期 (holiday, vacation).
Chinese words containing 期
Frequently asked questions
What does 期 mean in Chinese?
期 means period of time; phase in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 期 read?
期 is read qī. Reading it inside real words — 期 and 星期 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 期 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 期 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 期 in a word?
A common word containing 期 is 期 (qī) — "period, term, phase". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 期 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 期 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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