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