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