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