HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
止 — to stop
- Reading
- zhǐ
- Meaning
- to stop; to prohibit;止
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
止 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zhǐ and it means to stop; to prohibit;止. 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.
止 appears in everyday chinese words such as 止 (stop, halt, cease), 停止 (stop, cease) and 禁止 (forbid, prohibit).
Chinese words containing 止
Frequently asked questions
What does 止 mean in Chinese?
止 means to stop; to prohibit;止 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 止 read?
止 is read zhǐ. Reading it inside real words — 止 and 停止 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 止 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 止 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 止 in a word?
A common word containing 止 is 止 (zhǐ) — "stop, halt, cease". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 止 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 止 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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