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