Meanings of 狎
By ear
Play it, then pick what 狎 means.
About 狎
Podcast: 狎
Podcast: 狎
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 狎
亲 (qīn) vs. 狎 (xiá): Use 亲 for close, affectionate relationships that respect boundaries; use 狎 when familiarity may imply disrespect or crossing boundaries.
Be mindful of the context in which you use '狎'; it can have negative connotations if misapplied. It's often used in literary texts rather than casual conversation, so it may not be appropriate for informal settings. A common collocation is '狎昵' (xiánì), meaning to be overly familiar.
Although '狎' is not included in the HSK levels, it connects well with other characters related to relationships and emotions. Students should focus on understanding its nuances in terms of familiarity and respect to differentiate it from more neutral terms.
Learners often confuse '狎' with '亲' (qīn), which means to be close or affectionate without the disrespectful nuance. For example, saying '我和他很狎' (Wǒ hé tā hěn xiá) incorrectly suggests a disrespectful relationship instead of a close one.
Pronunciation of 狎
Drill the tone of 狎 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 狎 to you
Let me explain 狎 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 狎 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 狎?
Learning Lab
Knowing 狎 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 狎
dog
Origin
狎 = 犭 + 甲. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 狎
Parts
Which of these is part of 狎?
How to say to be familiar with; to disrespect in Chinese
“to be familiar with; to disrespect” in Chinese is狎
The character '狎' (xiá) primarily means to be familiar with or intimate with someone or something. It can also carry a nuance of disrespect, especially in contexts where familiarity leads to a lack of proper respect. This word is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe close relationships or interactions that may overstep boundaries.
When to use 狎
Be mindful of the context in which you use '狎'; it can have negative connotations if misapplied. It's often used in literary texts rather than casual conversation, so it may not be appropriate for informal settings. A common collocation is '狎昵' (xiánì), meaning to be overly familiar.
狎 or something close to it
亲 (qīn) vs. 狎 (xiá): Use 亲 for close, affectionate relationships that respect boundaries; use 狎 when familiarity may imply disrespect or crossing boundaries.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '狎' with '亲' (qīn), which means to be close or affectionate without the disrespectful nuance. For example, saying '我和他很狎' (Wǒ hé tā hěn xiá) incorrectly suggests a disrespectful relationship instead of a close one.
Write 狎
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 狎 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 狎?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 狎
Words with 狎
What does 狎妓 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 狎
It typically means to be familiar or intimate, but can also imply disrespect depending on the relationship dynamics.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 狎?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.