HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
乌 — crow
- Reading
- wū
- Meaning
- crow; black
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乌 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is wū and it means crow; black. 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.
乌 appears in everyday chinese words such as 乌龟 (tortoise, turtle) and 乌云 (dark clouds).
Chinese words containing 乌
Frequently asked questions
What does 乌 mean in Chinese?
乌 means crow; black in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乌 read?
乌 is read wū. Reading it inside real words — 乌龟 and 乌云 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乌 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 乌 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乌 in a word?
A common word containing 乌 is 乌龟 (wū guī) — "tortoise, turtle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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