HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
额 — forehead
- Reading
- é
- Meaning
- forehead
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
额 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is é and it means forehead. 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.
额 appears in everyday chinese words such as 余额 (balance, surplus), 名额 (quota, number of places) and 金额 (amount of money).
Chinese words containing 额
Frequently asked questions
What does 额 mean in Chinese?
额 means forehead in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 额 read?
额 is read é. Reading it inside real words — 余额 and 名额 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 额 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 额 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 额 in a word?
A common word containing 额 is 余额 (yú é) — "balance, surplus". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 额 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 额 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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