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