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