HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
钧 — unit of weight (30 catties)
- Reading
- jūn
- Meaning
- unit of weight (30 catties); your (honorific)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
钧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jūn and it means unit of weight (30 catties); your (honorific). 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.
钧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 千钧一发 (in imminent peril).
Chinese words containing 钧
Frequently asked questions
What does 钧 mean in Chinese?
钧 means unit of weight (30 catties); your (honorific) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 钧 read?
钧 is read jūn. Reading it inside real words — 千钧一发 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 钧 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 钧 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 钧 in a word?
A common word containing 钧 is 千钧一发 (qiān jūn yī fà) — "in imminent peril". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 钧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 钧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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