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