HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
消 — disappear
- Reading
- xiāo
- Meaning
- disappear; eliminate; consume
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
消 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xiāo and it means disappear; eliminate; consume. 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.
消 appears in everyday chinese words such as 消 (disappear, vanish), 取消 (cancel, abolish, revoke) and 消息 (news, information).
Chinese words containing 消
Frequently asked questions
What does 消 mean in Chinese?
消 means disappear; eliminate; consume in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 消 read?
消 is read xiāo. Reading it inside real words — 消 and 取消 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 消 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 消 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 消 in a word?
A common word containing 消 is 消 (xiāo) — "disappear, vanish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 消 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 消 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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