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