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