HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
嗯 — interjection of agreement or assent
- Reading
- èn
- Meaning
- interjection of agreement or assent; hmm
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
嗯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is èn and it means interjection of agreement or assent; hmm. 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.
嗯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 嗯 (um, interjection of agreement).
Chinese words containing 嗯
Frequently asked questions
What does 嗯 mean in Chinese?
嗯 means interjection of agreement or assent; hmm in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 嗯 read?
嗯 is read èn. Reading it inside real words — 嗯 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 嗯 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 嗯 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 嗯 in a word?
A common word containing 嗯 is 嗯 (èn) — "um, interjection of agreement". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 嗯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 嗯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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