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