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