HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
灰 — ash
- Reading
- huī
- Meaning
- ash; dust; gray; disheartened
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
灰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is huī and it means ash; dust; gray; disheartened. 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.
灰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 灰 (ash, dust, gray), 灰色 (gray color) and 灰尘 (dust).
Chinese words containing 灰
Frequently asked questions
What does 灰 mean in Chinese?
灰 means ash; dust; gray; disheartened in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 灰 read?
灰 is read huī. Reading it inside real words — 灰 and 灰色 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 灰 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 灰 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 灰 in a word?
A common word containing 灰 is 灰 (huī) — "ash, dust, gray". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 灰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 灰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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