HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
节 — festival
- Reading
- jié
- Meaning
- festival; section; joint; knot
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
节 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jié and it means festival; section; joint; knot. 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.
节 appears in everyday chinese words such as 节 (festival, section), 节 (section; festival) and 季节 (season).
Chinese words containing 节
Frequently asked questions
What does 节 mean in Chinese?
节 means festival; section; joint; knot in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 节 read?
节 is read jié. Reading it inside real words — 节 and 节 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 节 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 节 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 节 in a word?
A common word containing 节 is 节 (jié) — "festival, section". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 节 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 节 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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