HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
歹 — bad
- Reading
- dǎi
- Meaning
- bad; evil; wicked
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
歹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dǎi and it means bad; evil; wicked. 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.
歹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 好歹 (in any case, anyhow) and 歹徒 (hoodlum, villain).
Chinese words containing 歹
Frequently asked questions
What does 歹 mean in Chinese?
歹 means bad; evil; wicked in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 歹 read?
歹 is read dǎi. Reading it inside real words — 好歹 and 歹徒 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 歹 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 歹 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 歹 in a word?
A common word containing 歹 is 好歹 (hǎo dǎi) — "in any case, anyhow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 歹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 歹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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