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