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