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