HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
诫 — warn
- Reading
- jiè
- Meaning
- warn; admonish; commandment
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
诫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jiè and it means warn; admonish; commandment. 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.
诫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 告诫 (warn, admonish).
Chinese words containing 诫
Frequently asked questions
What does 诫 mean in Chinese?
诫 means warn; admonish; commandment in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 诫 read?
诫 is read jiè. Reading it inside real words — 告诫 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 诫 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 诫 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 诫 in a word?
A common word containing 诫 is 告诫 (gàojiè) — "warn, admonish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 诫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 诫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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