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