HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
胸 — chest
- Reading
- xiōng
- Meaning
- chest; bosom
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
胸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is xiōng and it means chest; bosom. 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.
胸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 胸 (chest, bosom), 心胸 (breadth of mind) and 胸怀 (breadth of mind, heart).
Chinese words containing 胸
Frequently asked questions
What does 胸 mean in Chinese?
胸 means chest; bosom in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 胸 read?
胸 is read xiōng. Reading it inside real words — 胸 and 心胸 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 胸 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 胸 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 胸 in a word?
A common word containing 胸 is 胸 (xiōng) — "chest, bosom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 胸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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