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