HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
哄 — cause a commotion
- Reading
- hōng
- Meaning
- cause a commotion; coax; deceive
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
哄 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is hōng and it means cause a commotion; coax; deceive. 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.
哄 appears in everyday chinese words such as 哄 (coax, humor, fool), 起哄 (heckle, jeer, cause disturbance) and 哄堂大笑 (the whole room roared).
Chinese words containing 哄
Frequently asked questions
What does 哄 mean in Chinese?
哄 means cause a commotion; coax; deceive in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 哄 read?
哄 is read hōng. Reading it inside real words — 哄 and 起哄 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 哄 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 哄 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 哄 in a word?
A common word containing 哄 is 哄 (hǒng) — "coax, humor, fool". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 哄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 哄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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