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