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