HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
坏 — bad, broken
- Reading
- huài
- Meaning
- bad, broken
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
坏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is huài and it means bad, broken. 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.
坏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 坏 (bad; broken), 坏处 (disadvantage, harm) and 破坏 (destroy, damage).
Chinese words containing 坏
Frequently asked questions
What does 坏 mean in Chinese?
坏 means bad, broken in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 坏 read?
坏 is read huài. Reading it inside real words — 坏 and 坏处 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 坏 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 坏 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 坏 in a word?
A common word containing 坏 is 坏 (huài) — "bad; broken". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 坏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 坏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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