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