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