HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
侠 — knight-errant
- Reading
- xiá
- Meaning
- knight-errant; chivalrous person
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
侠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiá and it means knight-errant; chivalrous person. 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.
侠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 武侠 (martial arts chivalry).
Chinese words containing 侠
Frequently asked questions
What does 侠 mean in Chinese?
侠 means knight-errant; chivalrous person in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 侠 read?
侠 is read xiá. Reading it inside real words — 武侠 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 侠 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 侠 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 侠 in a word?
A common word containing 侠 is 武侠 (wǔ xiá) — "martial arts chivalry". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 侠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 侠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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