HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi

继

继 — to continue

Reading
jì
Meaning
to continue; to follow after
HSK level
HSK 4
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

继 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jì and it means to continue; to follow after. 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.

继 appears in everyday chinese words such as 继 (continue, follow), 继续 (continue, proceed) and 继承 (inherit, succeed, carry on).

Chinese words containing 继

Frequently asked questions

What does 继 mean in Chinese?

继 means to continue; to follow after in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 继 read?

继 is read jì. Reading it inside real words — 继 and 继续 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 继 — is it HSK 4?

Yes. 继 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 继 in a word?

A common word containing 继 is 继 (jì) — "continue, follow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 继 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 继 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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