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