HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

讳

讳 — to avoid mentioning

Reading
huì
Meaning
to avoid mentioning; taboo
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

讳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is huì and it means to avoid mentioning; taboo. 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.

讳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 忌讳 (taboo, avoid).

Chinese words containing 讳

Frequently asked questions

What does 讳 mean in Chinese?

讳 means to avoid mentioning; taboo in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 讳 read?

讳 is read huì. Reading it inside real words — 忌讳 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 讳 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 讳 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 讳 in a word?

A common word containing 讳 is 忌讳 (jì huì) — "taboo, avoid". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 讳 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 讳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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