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