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