HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
哈 — to exhale
- Reading
- hā
- Meaning
- to exhale; to gasp; sound of laughter
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
哈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is hā and it means to exhale; to gasp; sound of laughter. 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.
哈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 哈 (ha; laughter sound).
Chinese words containing 哈
Frequently asked questions
What does 哈 mean in Chinese?
哈 means to exhale; to gasp; sound of laughter in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 哈 read?
哈 is read hā. Reading it inside real words — 哈 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 哈 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 哈 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 哈 in a word?
A common word containing 哈 is 哈 (hā) — "ha; laughter sound". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 哈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 哈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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