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