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