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