习惯 (xíguàn) — how to say "habit" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 gè

习惯

Habit

Character composition

to learn, to practice

to get used to

Radicals / Keys

Heart

#61 · xīn · 3 strokes

Second

#5 · · 1 strokes

Examples

我已经习惯早起了,早上锻炼一下很舒服。

I'm already used to getting up early, exercising in the morning is very comfortable.

习惯早起。

I'm used to getting up early.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 习惯 (xíguàn) — habit

[shee-gwan-] A swan 🦢 glides across a tranquil lake, practicing 习 its graceful landings. It lands so often on the same spot that it forms a path, becoming a habit 惯 the swan follows every day. Now, wherever it goes, it always returns to that 习惯 path!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "habit" in Chinese?

"habit" in Chinese is 习惯 (xíguàn).

What does 习惯 mean in English?

习惯 (xíguàn) means "Habit".

How is 习惯 pronounced?

It is pronounced xíguàn (written as xiguan). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "habit" in Chinese characters?

It is written 习惯.

What HSK level is 习惯?

习惯 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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