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