HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
汽 — steam, vapor, gas
- Reading
- qì
- Meaning
- steam, vapor, gas
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
汽 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is qì and it means steam, vapor, gas. 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.
汽 appears in everyday chinese words such as 汽车 (car, automobile), 汽水 (soda, carbonated drink) and 汽油 (gasoline, petrol).
Chinese words containing 汽
Frequently asked questions
What does 汽 mean in Chinese?
汽 means steam, vapor, gas in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 汽 read?
汽 is read qì. Reading it inside real words — 汽车 and 汽水 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 汽 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 汽 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 汽 in a word?
A common word containing 汽 is 汽车 (qì chē) — "car, automobile". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 汽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 汽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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