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