HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
鸡 — chicken
- Reading
- jī
- Meaning
- chicken
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
鸡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is jī and it means chicken. 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.
鸡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 鸡 (chicken), 鸡蛋 (chicken egg) and 鹤立鸡群 (stand out from crowd).
Chinese words containing 鸡
Frequently asked questions
What does 鸡 mean in Chinese?
鸡 means chicken in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 鸡 read?
鸡 is read jī. Reading it inside real words — 鸡 and 鸡蛋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鸡 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 鸡 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鸡 in a word?
A common word containing 鸡 is 鸡 (jī) — "chicken". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鸡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鸡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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