HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
栖 — to perch
- Reading
- qī
- Meaning
- to perch; to dwell
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
栖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is qī and it means to perch; to dwell. 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.
栖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 两栖 (amphibious).
Chinese words containing 栖
Frequently asked questions
What does 栖 mean in Chinese?
栖 means to perch; to dwell in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 栖 read?
栖 is read qī. Reading it inside real words — 两栖 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 栖 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 栖 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 栖 in a word?
A common word containing 栖 is 两栖 (liǎngqī) — "amphibious". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 栖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 栖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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