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