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