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