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