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