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