HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
衰 — to decline
- Reading
- shuāi
- Meaning
- to decline; to wane; to weaken
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
衰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is shuāi and it means to decline; to wane; to weaken. 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.
衰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 衰老 (old and feeble, senile), 衰减 (attenuate, decline) and 衰弱 (weak, feeble).
Chinese words containing 衰
Frequently asked questions
What does 衰 mean in Chinese?
衰 means to decline; to wane; to weaken in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 衰 read?
衰 is read shuāi. Reading it inside real words — 衰老 and 衰减 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 衰 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 衰 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 衰 in a word?
A common word containing 衰 is 衰老 (shuāi lǎo) — "old and feeble, senile". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 衰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 衰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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