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