HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
挥 — to wave
- Reading
- huī
- Meaning
- to wave; to brandish; to command; to wipe away
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
挥 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is huī and it means to wave; to brandish; to command; to wipe away. 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.
挥 appears in everyday chinese words such as 挥 (wave, brandish, wipe), 发挥 (bring into play, exercise) and 指挥 (to command, direct).
Chinese words containing 挥
Frequently asked questions
What does 挥 mean in Chinese?
挥 means to wave; to brandish; to command; to wipe away in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 挥 read?
挥 is read huī. Reading it inside real words — 挥 and 发挥 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挥 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 挥 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挥 in a word?
A common word containing 挥 is 挥 (huī) — "wave, brandish, wipe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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