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