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