HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
害 — to harm
- Reading
- hài
- Meaning
- to harm; evil; disaster
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
害 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is hài and it means to harm; evil; disaster. 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.
害 appears in everyday chinese words such as 害 (harm, cause trouble), 害怕 (be afraid, fear) and 厉害 (formidable, awesome).
Chinese words containing 害
Frequently asked questions
What does 害 mean in Chinese?
害 means to harm; evil; disaster in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 害 read?
害 is read hài. Reading it inside real words — 害 and 害怕 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 害 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 害 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 害 in a word?
A common word containing 害 is 害 (hài) — "harm, cause trouble". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 害 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 害 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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