HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
灭 — to extinguish
- Reading
- miè
- Meaning
- to extinguish; to wipe out; to die out
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
灭 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is miè and it means to extinguish; to wipe out; to die out. 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.
灭 appears in everyday chinese words such as 灭 (to extinguish, to wipe out), 扑灭 (to extinguish, to put out) and 消灭 (exterminate, wipe out).
Chinese words containing 灭
Frequently asked questions
What does 灭 mean in Chinese?
灭 means to extinguish; to wipe out; to die out in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 灭 read?
灭 is read miè. Reading it inside real words — 灭 and 扑灭 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 灭 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 灭 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 灭 in a word?
A common word containing 灭 is 灭 (miè) — "to extinguish, to wipe out". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 灭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 灭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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