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