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