HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
雄 — male
- Reading
- xióng
- Meaning
- male; powerful; grand
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
雄 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is xióng and it means male; powerful; grand. 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.
雄 appears in everyday chinese words such as 英雄 (hero), 雄伟 (grand, majestic, magnificent) and 雄厚 (abundant, strong, solid).
Chinese words containing 雄
Frequently asked questions
What does 雄 mean in Chinese?
雄 means male; powerful; grand in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 雄 read?
雄 is read xióng. Reading it inside real words — 英雄 and 雄伟 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 雄 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 雄 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 雄 in a word?
A common word containing 雄 is 英雄 (yīng xióng) — "hero". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 雄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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