HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
隐 — hidden
- Reading
- yǐn
- Meaning
- hidden; secret; to hide
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
隐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is yǐn and it means hidden; secret; to hide. 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.
隐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 隐私 (privacy), 隐藏 (hide, conceal) and 隐含 (imply; contain).
Chinese words containing 隐
Frequently asked questions
What does 隐 mean in Chinese?
隐 means hidden; secret; to hide in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 隐 read?
隐 is read yǐn. Reading it inside real words — 隐私 and 隐藏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 隐 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 隐 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 隐 in a word?
A common word containing 隐 is 隐私 (yǐn sī) — "privacy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 隐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 隐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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