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