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