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