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