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