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