HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
竟 — unexpectedly
- Reading
- jìng
- Meaning
- unexpectedly; actually; to finish
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
竟 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jìng and it means unexpectedly; actually; to finish. 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.
竟 appears in everyday chinese words such as 竟 (unexpectedly, actually), 究竟 (after all, ultimately) and 竟然 (unexpectedly, to one's surprise).
Chinese words containing 竟
Frequently asked questions
What does 竟 mean in Chinese?
竟 means unexpectedly; actually; to finish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 竟 read?
竟 is read jìng. Reading it inside real words — 竟 and 究竟 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 竟 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 竟 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 竟 in a word?
A common word containing 竟 is 竟 (jìng) — "unexpectedly, actually". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 竟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 竟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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