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