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