HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
耍 — to play
- Reading
- shuǎ
- Meaning
- to play; to fool around; to juggle
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
耍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shuǎ and it means to play; to fool around; to juggle. 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.
耍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 耍 (play with, wield), 玩耍 (play, amuse oneself) and 耍赖 (play rogue, cheat).
Chinese words containing 耍
Frequently asked questions
What does 耍 mean in Chinese?
耍 means to play; to fool around; to juggle in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 耍 read?
耍 is read shuǎ. Reading it inside real words — 耍 and 玩耍 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 耍 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 耍 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 耍 in a word?
A common word containing 耍 is 耍 (shuǎ) — "play with, wield". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 耍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 耍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 7-9 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free