HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

兀

兀 — lofty

Reading
wù
Meaning
lofty; towering; bald
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

兀 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is wù and it means lofty; towering; bald. 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.

兀 appears in everyday chinese words such as 突兀 (abrupt, sudden; towering).

Chinese words containing 兀

Frequently asked questions

What does 兀 mean in Chinese?

兀 means lofty; towering; bald in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 兀 read?

兀 is read wù. Reading it inside real words — 突兀 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 兀 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 兀 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 兀 in a word?

A common word containing 兀 is 突兀 (tū wù) — "abrupt, sudden; towering". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 兀 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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