HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
亏 — loss
- Reading
- kuī
- Meaning
- loss; deficit; to lose; to suffer a loss
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
亏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is kuī and it means loss; deficit; to lose; to suffer a loss. 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.
亏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 亏 (lose, suffer loss), 亏损 (deficit, loss) and 多亏 (thanks to, luckily).
Chinese words containing 亏
Frequently asked questions
What does 亏 mean in Chinese?
亏 means loss; deficit; to lose; to suffer a loss in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 亏 read?
亏 is read kuī. Reading it inside real words — 亏 and 亏损 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 亏 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 亏 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 亏 in a word?
A common word containing 亏 is 亏 (kuī) — "lose, suffer loss". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 亏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 亏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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