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