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