HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
琴 — musical instrument (e.g., piano, zither)
- Reading
- qín
- Meaning
- musical instrument (e.g., piano, zither)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
琴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is qín and it means musical instrument (e.g., piano, zither). 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.
琴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 琴 (musical instrument), 钢琴 (piano) and 小提琴 (violin).
Chinese words containing 琴
Frequently asked questions
What does 琴 mean in Chinese?
琴 means musical instrument (e.g., piano, zither) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 琴 read?
琴 is read qín. Reading it inside real words — 琴 and 钢琴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 琴 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 琴 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 琴 in a word?
A common word containing 琴 is 琴 (qín) — "musical instrument". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 琴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 琴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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