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