HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
虐 — tyrannical
- Reading
- nüè
- Meaning
- tyrannical; to abuse; to maltreat
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
虐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is nüè and it means tyrannical; to abuse; to maltreat. 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.
虐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 虐待 (maltreat, abuse).
Chinese words containing 虐
Frequently asked questions
What does 虐 mean in Chinese?
虐 means tyrannical; to abuse; to maltreat in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 虐 read?
虐 is read nüè. Reading it inside real words — 虐待 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 虐 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 虐 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 虐 in a word?
A common word containing 虐 is 虐待 (nüèdài) — "maltreat, abuse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 虐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 虐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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