HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
级 — level
- Reading
- jí
- Meaning
- level; grade; rank; step
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
级 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jí and it means level; grade; rank; step. 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.
级 appears in everyday chinese words such as 级 (level, grade, rank), 年级 (grade, year (school)) and 班级 (class, grade).
Chinese words containing 级
Frequently asked questions
What does 级 mean in Chinese?
级 means level; grade; rank; step in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 级 read?
级 is read jí. Reading it inside real words — 级 and 年级 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 级 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 级 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 级 in a word?
A common word containing 级 is 级 (jí) — "level, grade, rank". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 级 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 级 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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