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