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