HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
羞 — shy
- Reading
- xiū
- Meaning
- shy; ashamed; to feel ashamed
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
羞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xiū and it means shy; ashamed; to feel ashamed. 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.
羞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 害羞 (shy, bashful), 羞愧 (ashamed) and 羞耻 (shame, disgrace).
Chinese words containing 羞
Frequently asked questions
What does 羞 mean in Chinese?
羞 means shy; ashamed; to feel ashamed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 羞 read?
羞 is read xiū. Reading it inside real words — 害羞 and 羞愧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 羞 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 羞 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 羞 in a word?
A common word containing 羞 is 害羞 (hài xiū) — "shy, bashful". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 羞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 羞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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