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