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