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