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