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