HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi

积

积 — to accumulate

Reading
jī
Meaning
to accumulate; to store; product (math)
HSK level
HSK 4
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

积 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jī and it means to accumulate; to store; product (math). 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.

积 appears in everyday chinese words such as 积 (accumulate, store), 积极 (active, positive) and 积累 (accumulate, accrue).

Chinese words containing 积

Frequently asked questions

What does 积 mean in Chinese?

积 means to accumulate; to store; product (math) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 积 read?

积 is read jī. Reading it inside real words — 积 and 积极 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 积 — is it HSK 4?

Yes. 积 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 积 in a word?

A common word containing 积 is 积 (jī) — "accumulate, store". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 积 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 积 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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