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