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