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