HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
气 — air
- Reading
- qì
- Meaning
- air; gas; spirit
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
气 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is qì and it means air; gas; spirit. 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.
气 appears in everyday chinese words such as 气 (air, gas, steam), 天气 (weather) and 生气 (get angry).
Chinese words containing 气
Frequently asked questions
What does 气 mean in Chinese?
气 means air; gas; spirit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 气 read?
气 is read qì. Reading it inside real words — 气 and 天气 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 气 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 气 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 气 in a word?
A common word containing 气 is 气 (qì) — "air, gas, steam". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 气 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 气 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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