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