HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
胁 — ribs
- Reading
- xié
- Meaning
- ribs; threaten; coerce
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
胁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is xié and it means ribs; threaten; coerce. 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.
胁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 威胁 (threaten, menace).
Chinese words containing 胁
Frequently asked questions
What does 胁 mean in Chinese?
胁 means ribs; threaten; coerce in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 胁 read?
胁 is read xié. Reading it inside real words — 威胁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 胁 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 胁 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 胁 in a word?
A common word containing 胁 is 威胁 (wēi xié) — "threaten, menace". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 胁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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