HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
凶 — fierce
- Reading
- xiōng
- Meaning
- fierce; ominous; terrible
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
凶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiōng and it means fierce; ominous; terrible. 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.
凶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 凶 (fierce, ferocious, terrible), 凶恶 (fierce, evil, vicious) and 凶手 (murderer, assassin).
Chinese words containing 凶
Frequently asked questions
What does 凶 mean in Chinese?
凶 means fierce; ominous; terrible in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 凶 read?
凶 is read xiōng. Reading it inside real words — 凶 and 凶恶 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凶 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 凶 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 凶 in a word?
A common word containing 凶 is 凶 (xiōng) — "fierce, ferocious, terrible". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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