HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
偷 — to steal
- Reading
- tōu
- Meaning
- to steal; to pilfer; to snatch; stealthily
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
偷 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tōu and it means to steal; to pilfer; to snatch; stealthily. 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.
偷 appears in everyday chinese words such as 偷 (steal, pilfer), 偷偷 (stealthily, secretly) and 偷懒 (loaf, be lazy).
Chinese words containing 偷
Frequently asked questions
What does 偷 mean in Chinese?
偷 means to steal; to pilfer; to snatch; stealthily in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 偷 read?
偷 is read tōu. Reading it inside real words — 偷 and 偷偷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 偷 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 偷 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 偷 in a word?
A common word containing 偷 is 偷 (tōu) — "steal, pilfer". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 偷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 偷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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