HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
损 — damage
- Reading
- sǔn
- Meaning
- damage; harm; lose
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
损 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is sǔn and it means damage; harm; lose. 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.
损 appears in everyday chinese words such as 损失 (loss), 损害 (harm, damage) and 亏损 (deficit, loss).
Chinese words containing 损
Frequently asked questions
What does 损 mean in Chinese?
损 means damage; harm; lose in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 损 read?
损 is read sǔn. Reading it inside real words — 损失 and 损害 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 损 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 损 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 损 in a word?
A common word containing 损 is 损失 (sǔn shī) — "loss". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 损 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 损 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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