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