HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
甲 — first
- Reading
- jiǎ
- Meaning
- first; armor; shell; nail
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
甲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jiǎ and it means first; armor; shell; nail. 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.
甲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 甲 (first, armor) and 指甲 (fingernail, toenail).
Chinese words containing 甲
Frequently asked questions
What does 甲 mean in Chinese?
甲 means first; armor; shell; nail in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 甲 read?
甲 is read jiǎ. Reading it inside real words — 甲 and 指甲 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 甲 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 甲 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 甲 in a word?
A common word containing 甲 is 甲 (jiǎ) — "first, armor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 甲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 甲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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