HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
饥 — hungry
- Reading
- jī
- Meaning
- hungry
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
饥 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jī and it means hungry. 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.
饥 appears in everyday chinese words such as 饥饿 (hunger, starvation).
Chinese words containing 饥
Frequently asked questions
What does 饥 mean in Chinese?
饥 means hungry in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 饥 read?
饥 is read jī. Reading it inside real words — 饥饿 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 饥 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 饥 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 饥 in a word?
A common word containing 饥 is 饥饿 (jī'è) — "hunger, starvation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 饥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 饥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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