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