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