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