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