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