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