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