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