HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
横 — horizontal
- Reading
- héng
- Meaning
- horizontal
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
横 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is héng and it means horizontal. 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.
横 appears in everyday chinese words such as 横 (horizontal, sideways), 横 (horizontal, across, perverse) and 横向 (horizontal, transverse).
Chinese words containing 横
Frequently asked questions
What does 横 mean in Chinese?
横 means horizontal in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 横 read?
横 is read héng. Reading it inside real words — 横 and 横 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 横 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 横 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 横 in a word?
A common word containing 横 is 横 (héng) — "horizontal, sideways". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 横 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 横 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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