HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
愁 — to worry
- Reading
- chóu
- Meaning
- to worry; to be anxious; to be sad
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
愁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is chóu and it means to worry; to be anxious; to be sad. 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.
愁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 愁 (worry, be anxious), 发愁 (worry, be anxious) and 忧愁 (worried, sad).
Chinese words containing 愁
Frequently asked questions
What does 愁 mean in Chinese?
愁 means to worry; to be anxious; to be sad in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 愁 read?
愁 is read chóu. Reading it inside real words — 愁 and 发愁 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 愁 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 愁 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 愁 in a word?
A common word containing 愁 is 愁 (chóu) — "worry, be anxious". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 愁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 愁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 6 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free