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