HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

蠢

蠢 — stupid

Reading
chǔn
Meaning
stupid; foolish
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

蠢 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is chǔn and it means stupid; foolish. 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.

蠢 appears in everyday chinese words such as 蠢 (stupid, foolish) and 愚蠢 (stupid, foolish).

Chinese words containing 蠢

Frequently asked questions

What does 蠢 mean in Chinese?

蠢 means stupid; foolish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 蠢 read?

蠢 is read chǔn. Reading it inside real words — 蠢 and 愚蠢 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 蠢 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 蠢 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 蠢 in a word?

A common word containing 蠢 is 蠢 (chǔn) — "stupid, foolish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 蠢 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 蠢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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