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