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