HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
腐 — rotten
- Reading
- fǔ
- Meaning
- rotten; corrupt; to rot
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
腐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is fǔ and it means rotten; corrupt; to rot. 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.
腐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 豆腐 (tofu, bean curd), 腐朽 (decay, rotten, decadent) and 腐烂 (rot, decay).
Chinese words containing 腐
Frequently asked questions
What does 腐 mean in Chinese?
腐 means rotten; corrupt; to rot in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 腐 read?
腐 is read fǔ. Reading it inside real words — 豆腐 and 腐朽 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 腐 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 腐 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 腐 in a word?
A common word containing 腐 is 豆腐 (dòu fu) — "tofu, bean curd". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 腐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 腐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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