HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
肌 — muscle
- Reading
- jī
- Meaning
- muscle; flesh
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
肌 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jī and it means muscle; flesh. 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.
肌 appears in everyday chinese words such as 肌肉 (muscle) and 肌肤 (skin and flesh).
Chinese words containing 肌
Frequently asked questions
What does 肌 mean in Chinese?
肌 means muscle; flesh in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 肌 read?
肌 is read jī. Reading it inside real words — 肌肉 and 肌肤 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 肌 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 肌 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 肌 in a word?
A common word containing 肌 is 肌肉 (jī ròu) — "muscle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 肌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 肌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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