HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
辖 — to govern
- Reading
- xiá
- Meaning
- to govern; to administer; jurisdiction
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
辖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiá and it means to govern; to administer; jurisdiction. 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.
辖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 管辖 (have jurisdiction over), 辖区 (area under jurisdiction) and 直辖市 (municipality directly under central government).
Chinese words containing 辖
Frequently asked questions
What does 辖 mean in Chinese?
辖 means to govern; to administer; jurisdiction in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 辖 read?
辖 is read xiá. Reading it inside real words — 管辖 and 辖区 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 辖 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 辖 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 辖 in a word?
A common word containing 辖 is 管辖 (guǎnxiá) — "have jurisdiction over". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 辖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 辖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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