HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
丢 — to lose
- Reading
- diū
- Meaning
- to lose; to throw away
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
丢 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is diū and it means to lose; to throw away. 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.
丢 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丢 (lose, misplace, throw), 丢失 (lose, misplace) and 丢人 (lose face, be disgraced).
Chinese words containing 丢
Frequently asked questions
What does 丢 mean in Chinese?
丢 means to lose; to throw away in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 丢 read?
丢 is read diū. Reading it inside real words — 丢 and 丢失 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丢 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 丢 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丢 in a word?
A common word containing 丢 is 丢 (diū) — "lose, misplace, throw". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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