HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
凹 — concave
- Reading
- āo
- Meaning
- concave; hollow; dented
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
凹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is āo and it means concave; hollow; dented. 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.
凹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 凹 (concave, hollow).
Chinese words containing 凹
Frequently asked questions
What does 凹 mean in Chinese?
凹 means concave; hollow; dented in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 凹 read?
凹 is read āo. Reading it inside real words — 凹 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凹 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 凹 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 凹 in a word?
A common word containing 凹 is 凹 (āo) — "concave, hollow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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