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