All meanings
- to throw
- to fling
- to swing
- to leave behind
- to throw off
- to dump (sb)
In context
Example sentences
他生气地甩开朋友的手转身就走离开了现场。
Tā shēngqì de shuǎikāi péngyou de shǒu zhuǎnshēn jiù zǒu líkāi le xiànchǎng
He angrily shook off his friend's hand and turned to leave the scene
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Words with 甩
HSK levels
甩: HSK 5 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting of the new exam is announced for 13 December 2026, for HSK 1 to 6. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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Frequently Asked Questions
甩 (shuǎi) means "to throw; to fling; to swing; to leave behind; to throw off; to dump (sb)" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.
甩 is pronounced "shuǎi" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 3.
甩 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 5 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one.
Common words with 甩 include 狂甩 (to fling vigorously), 甩上 (to throw off), 甩动 (to shake), 甩尾 (drifting (motorsport)), 甩手 (to swing one's arms).
You can practice writing 甩 using our stroke order tool.
Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.