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