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