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