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