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