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