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