HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
挖 — to dig, to excavate
- Reading
- wā
- Meaning
- to dig, to excavate
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
挖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is wā and it means to dig, to excavate. 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.
挖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 挖 (dig, excavate), 挖掘 (excavate, dig out) and 挖苦 (speak sarcastically, taunt).
Chinese words containing 挖
Frequently asked questions
What does 挖 mean in Chinese?
挖 means to dig, to excavate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 挖 read?
挖 is read wā. Reading it inside real words — 挖 and 挖掘 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挖 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 挖 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挖 in a word?
A common word containing 挖 is 挖 (wā) — "dig, excavate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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