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