HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
吸 — to suck
- Reading
- xī
- Meaning
- to suck; to inhale; to absorb
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
吸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xī and it means to suck; to inhale; to absorb. 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.
吸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 吸 (to suck, to inhale), 吸引 (attract, draw, fascinate) and 吸收 (absorb, assimilate).
Chinese words containing 吸
Frequently asked questions
What does 吸 mean in Chinese?
吸 means to suck; to inhale; to absorb in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 吸 read?
吸 is read xī. Reading it inside real words — 吸 and 吸引 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吸 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 吸 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 吸 in a word?
A common word containing 吸 is 吸 (xī) — "to suck, to inhale". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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