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