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