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