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