HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
际 — border
- Reading
- jì
- Meaning
- border; boundary; occasion; between; among
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
际 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jì and it means border; boundary; occasion; between; among. 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.
际 appears in everyday chinese words such as 国际 (international), 实际 (actual, reality) and 人际 (interpersonal).
Chinese words containing 际
Frequently asked questions
What does 际 mean in Chinese?
际 means border; boundary; occasion; between; among in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 际 read?
际 is read jì. Reading it inside real words — 国际 and 实际 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 际 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 际 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 际 in a word?
A common word containing 际 is 国际 (guó jì) — "international". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 际 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 际 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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