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