HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
残 — to destroy
- Reading
- cán
- Meaning
- to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; aftermath
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
残 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is cán and it means to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; aftermath. 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.
残 appears in everyday chinese words such as 残 (remain; incomplete; cruel), 残疾 (disability, deformity) and 伤残 (disabled, maimed).
Chinese words containing 残
Frequently asked questions
What does 残 mean in Chinese?
残 means to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; aftermath in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 残 read?
残 is read cán. Reading it inside real words — 残 and 残疾 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 残 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 残 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 残 in a word?
A common word containing 残 is 残 (cán) — "remain; incomplete; cruel". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 残 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 残 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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