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