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