HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
屈 — to bend
- Reading
- qū
- Meaning
- to bend; to yield; to submit
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
屈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is qū and it means to bend; to yield; to submit. 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.
屈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 委屈 (feel wronged, grievance) and 屈服 (surrender, yield).
Chinese words containing 屈
Frequently asked questions
What does 屈 mean in Chinese?
屈 means to bend; to yield; to submit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 屈 read?
屈 is read qū. Reading it inside real words — 委屈 and 屈服 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 屈 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 屈 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 屈 in a word?
A common word containing 屈 is 委屈 (wěi qū) — "feel wronged, grievance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 屈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 屈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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