HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
荆 — thorn bush
- Reading
- jīng
- Meaning
- thorn bush; bramble; ancient state
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
荆 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jīng and it means thorn bush; bramble; ancient state. 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.
荆 appears in everyday chinese words such as 荆棘 (thorns and brambles).
Chinese words containing 荆
Frequently asked questions
What does 荆 mean in Chinese?
荆 means thorn bush; bramble; ancient state in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 荆 read?
荆 is read jīng. Reading it inside real words — 荆棘 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 荆 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 荆 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 荆 in a word?
A common word containing 荆 is 荆棘 (jīng jí) — "thorns and brambles". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 荆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 荆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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