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