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