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