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