HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
喂 — hello (on phone)
- Reading
- wèi
- Meaning
- hello (on phone); to feed
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
喂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is wèi and it means hello (on phone); to feed. 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.
喂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 喂 (hello (on phone), hey), 喂 (feed, hello (on phone)) and 喂养 (feed, raise).
Chinese words containing 喂
Frequently asked questions
What does 喂 mean in Chinese?
喂 means hello (on phone); to feed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 喂 read?
喂 is read wèi. Reading it inside real words — 喂 and 喂 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 喂 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 喂 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 喂 in a word?
A common word containing 喂 is 喂 (wèi) — "hello (on phone), hey". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 喂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 喂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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