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