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