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