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