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