HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
青 — green
- Reading
- qīng
- Meaning
- green; blue; black (color of nature)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
青 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is qīng and it means green; blue; black (color of nature). 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.
青 appears in everyday chinese words such as 青 (green, blue, young), 青年 (youth, young people) and 青春 (youth, youthfulness).
Chinese words containing 青
Frequently asked questions
What does 青 mean in Chinese?
青 means green; blue; black (color of nature) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 青 read?
青 is read qīng. Reading it inside real words — 青 and 青年 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 青 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 青 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 青 in a word?
A common word containing 青 is 青 (qīng) — "green, blue, young". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 青 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 青 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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