HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
乖 — obedient
- Reading
- guāi
- Meaning
- obedient; well-behaved; clever
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is guāi and it means obedient; well-behaved; clever. 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.
乖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 乖 (obedient, well-behaved) and 乖巧 (clever, shrewd, adorable).
Chinese words containing 乖
Frequently asked questions
What does 乖 mean in Chinese?
乖 means obedient; well-behaved; clever in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乖 read?
乖 is read guāi. Reading it inside real words — 乖 and 乖巧 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乖 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 乖 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乖 in a word?
A common word containing 乖 is 乖 (guāi) — "obedient, well-behaved". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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