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