HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
骂 — to scold
- Reading
- mà
- Meaning
- to scold; to curse; to reprimand
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
骂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is mà and it means to scold; to curse; to reprimand. 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.
骂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 骂 (scold, curse).
Chinese words containing 骂
Frequently asked questions
What does 骂 mean in Chinese?
骂 means to scold; to curse; to reprimand in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 骂 read?
骂 is read mà. Reading it inside real words — 骂 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 骂 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 骂 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 骂 in a word?
A common word containing 骂 is 骂 (mà) — "scold, curse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 骂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 骂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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