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