HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
惰 — lazy
- Reading
- duò
- Meaning
- lazy; indolent
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
惰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is duò and it means lazy; indolent. 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.
惰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 懒惰 (lazy, indolent).
Chinese words containing 惰
Frequently asked questions
What does 惰 mean in Chinese?
惰 means lazy; indolent in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 惰 read?
惰 is read duò. Reading it inside real words — 懒惰 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 惰 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 惰 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 惰 in a word?
A common word containing 惰 is 懒惰 (lǎnduò) — "lazy, indolent". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 惰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 惰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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