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