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