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