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