What does 荆棘 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 荆棘 (jīng jí) translates to "thistles and thorns; brambles; thorny undergrowth". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 荆棘 in Pinyin?

The character 荆棘 is pronounced "jīng jí" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 荆棘?

荆棘 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

HSK Levels / Level 7 / 荆棘

荆棘

jīng jí

HSK 7

English Meaning

thistles and thorns; brambles; thorny undergrowth

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HSK 7 00:02

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无论前途是风是雨

“No matter what path you take,”

2. TARGET TURN 是坦途还是荆棘

“smooth or thorny,”

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我都会陪着你

“(I'll be with you.)”

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