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