HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
恼 — to annoy
- Reading
- nǎo
- Meaning
- to annoy; to bother; to be vexed
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
恼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is nǎo and it means to annoy; to bother; to be vexed. 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.
恼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 烦恼 (be worried; worries), 恼火 (annoyed, irritated) and 苦恼 (distressed, vexed).
Chinese words containing 恼
Frequently asked questions
What does 恼 mean in Chinese?
恼 means to annoy; to bother; to be vexed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 恼 read?
恼 is read nǎo. Reading it inside real words — 烦恼 and 恼火 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 恼 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 恼 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 恼 in a word?
A common word containing 恼 is 烦恼 (fán nǎo) — "be worried; worries". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 恼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 恼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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