HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

悼

悼 — to mourn

Reading
dào
Meaning
to mourn; to grieve
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

悼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dào and it means to mourn; to grieve. 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.

悼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 悼念 (mourn, lament) and 追悼 (mourn, commemorate).

Chinese words containing 悼

Frequently asked questions

What does 悼 mean in Chinese?

悼 means to mourn; to grieve in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 悼 read?

悼 is read dào. Reading it inside real words — 悼念 and 追悼 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 悼 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 悼 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 悼 in a word?

A common word containing 悼 is 悼念 (dào niàn) — "mourn, lament". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 悼 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 悼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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