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