HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
讶 — to be surprised
- Reading
- yà
- Meaning
- to be surprised; to be astonished
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
讶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is yà and it means to be surprised; to be astonished. 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.
讶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 惊讶 (surprised, astonished).
Chinese words containing 讶
Frequently asked questions
What does 讶 mean in Chinese?
讶 means to be surprised; to be astonished in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 讶 read?
讶 is read yà. Reading it inside real words — 惊讶 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 讶 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 讶 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 讶 in a word?
A common word containing 讶 is 惊讶 (jīng yà) — "surprised, astonished". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 讶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 讶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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