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