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