HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
扰 — to disturb
- Reading
- rǎo
- Meaning
- to disturb; to harass
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
扰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is rǎo and it means to disturb; to harass. 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.
扰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 打扰 (disturb, trouble, bother), 困扰 (to trouble, to bother) and 干扰 (interfere, disturb).
Chinese words containing 扰
Frequently asked questions
What does 扰 mean in Chinese?
扰 means to disturb; to harass in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 扰 read?
扰 is read rǎo. Reading it inside real words — 打扰 and 困扰 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 扰 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 扰 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 扰 in a word?
A common word containing 扰 is 打扰 (dǎ rǎo) — "disturb, trouble, bother". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 扰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 扰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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