HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
倒 — to fall
- Reading
- dǎo
- Meaning
- to fall; to collapse; to topple; to fail; to go bankrupt
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
倒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is dǎo and it means to fall; to collapse; to topple; to fail; to go bankrupt. 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.
倒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 倒 (fall, collapse), 倒 (to fall, to collapse, inverted) and 倒 (fall, invert, on the contrary).
Chinese words containing 倒
Frequently asked questions
What does 倒 mean in Chinese?
倒 means to fall; to collapse; to topple; to fail; to go bankrupt in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 倒 read?
倒 is read dǎo. Reading it inside real words — 倒 and 倒 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 倒 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 倒 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 倒 in a word?
A common word containing 倒 is 倒 (dào) — "fall, collapse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 倒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 倒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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