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