HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
激 — to arouse
- Reading
- jī
- Meaning
- to arouse; to excite; fierce
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
激 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jī and it means to arouse; to excite; fierce. 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.
激 appears in everyday chinese words such as 激动 (excited; agitated), 刺激 (stimulate, provoke; exciting) and 激烈 (intense, fierce, acute).
Chinese words containing 激
Frequently asked questions
What does 激 mean in Chinese?
激 means to arouse; to excite; fierce in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 激 read?
激 is read jī. Reading it inside real words — 激动 and 刺激 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 激 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 激 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 激 in a word?
A common word containing 激 is 激动 (jī dòng) — "excited; agitated". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 激 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 激 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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