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