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