Chinese words · HSK 7–9

哼

hng

(interj.) humph; hmph (expressing contempt or dissatisfaction)

Every meaning

hng

  1. (interj.) humph; hmph (expressing contempt or dissatisfaction)

hēng

  1. humph (interjection of contempt)
  2. to groan; to moan
  3. to hum; to croon

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).