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