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