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