HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
给 — to give
- Reading
- gěi
- Meaning
- to give; to grant
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
给 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is gěi and it means to give; to grant. 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.
给 appears in everyday chinese words such as 给 (give; to, for), 给 (give; to, for) and 供给 (supply, provide).
Chinese words containing 给
Frequently asked questions
What does 给 mean in Chinese?
给 means to give; to grant in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 给 read?
给 is read gěi. Reading it inside real words — 给 and 给 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 给 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 给 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 给 in a word?
A common word containing 给 is 给 (gěi) — "give; to, for". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 给 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 给 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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