HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
伪 — false
- Reading
- wěi
- Meaning
- false; fake; counterfeit
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
伪 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is wěi and it means false; fake; counterfeit. 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.
伪 appears in everyday chinese words such as 伪装 (disguise, camouflage, feign), 伪造 (forge, counterfeit, fabricate) and 虚伪 (hypocritical, false).
Chinese words containing 伪
Frequently asked questions
What does 伪 mean in Chinese?
伪 means false; fake; counterfeit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 伪 read?
伪 is read wěi. Reading it inside real words — 伪装 and 伪造 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伪 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 伪 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 伪 in a word?
A common word containing 伪 is 伪装 (wěizhuāng) — "disguise, camouflage, feign". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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