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