HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
污 — dirty
- Reading
- wū
- Meaning
- dirty; foul; corrupt
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
污 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is wū and it means dirty; foul; corrupt. 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.
污 appears in everyday chinese words such as 污染 (pollute, pollution), 污水 (sewage, polluted water) and 污秽 (filthy, repulsive).
Chinese words containing 污
Frequently asked questions
What does 污 mean in Chinese?
污 means dirty; foul; corrupt in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 污 read?
污 is read wū. Reading it inside real words — 污染 and 污水 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 污 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 污 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 污 in a word?
A common word containing 污 is 污染 (wū rǎn) — "pollute, pollution". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 污 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 污 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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