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