HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

秽

秽 — filth

Reading
huì
Meaning
filth; dirt; obscene
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

秽 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is huì and it means filth; dirt; obscene. 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.

秽 appears in everyday chinese words such as 污秽 (filthy, repulsive).

Chinese words containing 秽

Frequently asked questions

What does 秽 mean in Chinese?

秽 means filth; dirt; obscene in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 秽 read?

秽 is read huì. Reading it inside real words — 污秽 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 秽 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 秽 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 秽 in a word?

A common word containing 秽 is 污秽 (wū huì) — "filthy, repulsive". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 秽 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 秽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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