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