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