HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
嘿 — hey
- Reading
- hēi
- Meaning
- hey; interjection of surprise or disapproval
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
嘿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is hēi and it means hey; interjection of surprise or disapproval. 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.
嘿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 嘿 (hey (interjection)).
Chinese words containing 嘿
Frequently asked questions
What does 嘿 mean in Chinese?
嘿 means hey; interjection of surprise or disapproval in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 嘿 read?
嘿 is read hēi. Reading it inside real words — 嘿 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 嘿 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 嘿 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 嘿 in a word?
A common word containing 嘿 is 嘿 (hēi) — "hey (interjection)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 嘿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 嘿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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