HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
惑 — confuse
- Reading
- huò
- Meaning
- confuse
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
惑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is huò and it means confuse. 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.
惑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 疑惑 (doubt, suspicion), 困惑 (confused, puzzled) and 诱惑 (temptation, allure, entice).
Chinese words containing 惑
Frequently asked questions
What does 惑 mean in Chinese?
惑 means confuse in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 惑 read?
惑 is read huò. Reading it inside real words — 疑惑 and 困惑 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 惑 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 惑 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 惑 in a word?
A common word containing 惑 is 疑惑 (yí huò) — "doubt, suspicion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 惑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 惑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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