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