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