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