HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
阶 — steps
- Reading
- jiē
- Meaning
- steps; stairs; rank; stage
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
阶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jiē and it means steps; stairs; rank; stage. 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.
阶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 台阶 (steps, flight of steps), 阶段 (stage, phase) and 阶层 (social strata/class).
Chinese words containing 阶
Frequently asked questions
What does 阶 mean in Chinese?
阶 means steps; stairs; rank; stage in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 阶 read?
阶 is read jiē. Reading it inside real words — 台阶 and 阶段 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 阶 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 阶 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 阶 in a word?
A common word containing 阶 is 台阶 (tái jiē) — "steps, flight of steps". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 阶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 阶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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