HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
忽 — suddenly
- Reading
- hū
- Meaning
- suddenly; to neglect
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
忽 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is hū and it means suddenly; to neglect. 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.
忽 appears in everyday chinese words such as 忽然 (suddenly, all of a sudden), 忽视 (neglect, disregard) and 忽略 (neglect, overlook).
Chinese words containing 忽
Frequently asked questions
What does 忽 mean in Chinese?
忽 means suddenly; to neglect in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 忽 read?
忽 is read hū. Reading it inside real words — 忽然 and 忽视 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 忽 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 忽 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 忽 in a word?
A common word containing 忽 is 忽然 (hū rán) — "suddenly, all of a sudden". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 忽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 忽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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