HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
摧 — to destroy
- Reading
- cuī
- Meaning
- to destroy; to break; to ruin
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
摧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is cuī and it means to destroy; to break; to ruin. 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.
摧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 摧残 (destroy, devastate, ravage) and 摧毁 (destroy, wreck).
Chinese words containing 摧
Frequently asked questions
What does 摧 mean in Chinese?
摧 means to destroy; to break; to ruin in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 摧 read?
摧 is read cuī. Reading it inside real words — 摧残 and 摧毁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 摧 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 摧 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 摧 in a word?
A common word containing 摧 is 摧残 (cuī cán) — "destroy, devastate, ravage". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 摧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 摧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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