HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
饿 — hungry
- Reading
- è
- Meaning
- hungry
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
饿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is è and it means hungry. 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.
饿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 饿 (hungry) and 饥饿 (hunger, starvation).
Chinese words containing 饿
Frequently asked questions
What does 饿 mean in Chinese?
饿 means hungry in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 饿 read?
饿 is read è. Reading it inside real words — 饿 and 饥饿 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 饿 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 饿 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 饿 in a word?
A common word containing 饿 is 饿 (è) — "hungry". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 饿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 饿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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