HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
起 — to rise
- Reading
- qǐ
- Meaning
- to rise; to get up
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
起 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is qǐ and it means to rise; to get up. 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.
起 appears in everyday chinese words such as 起 (rise, get up), 起 (rise, get up, start) and 起床 (get up).
Chinese words containing 起
Frequently asked questions
What does 起 mean in Chinese?
起 means to rise; to get up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 起 read?
起 is read qǐ. Reading it inside real words — 起 and 起 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 起 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 起 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 起 in a word?
A common word containing 起 is 起 (qǐ) — "rise, get up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 起 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 起 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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