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