HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
闹 — noisy
- Reading
- nào
- Meaning
- noisy; to make a noise; to quarrel
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
闹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is nào and it means noisy; to make a noise; to quarrel. 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.
闹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 闹 (noisy, make trouble), 热闹 (lively, bustling, festive) and 闹钟 (alarm clock).
Chinese words containing 闹
Frequently asked questions
What does 闹 mean in Chinese?
闹 means noisy; to make a noise; to quarrel in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 闹 read?
闹 is read nào. Reading it inside real words — 闹 and 热闹 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 闹 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 闹 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 闹 in a word?
A common word containing 闹 is 闹 (nào) — "noisy, make trouble". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 闹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 闹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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