xiāo

to disappear; to vanish; to eliminate

HSK 4 #439

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 439th character
Radical ⽔ (85.7)
Strokes 10
Index # 2071

Definitions

消 xiāo
  1. 1. to disappear
  2. 2. to vanish
  3. 3. to eliminate
  4. 4. to spend (time)
  5. 5. have to
  6. 6. need

Stroke order

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Words containing 消

Word Meaning
to cool one's temper
to vanish gradually; to wane
to be unable to tolerate or endure
silencer
fire hydrant
noise reduction equipment
disinfectant
to decrease inflammation; to reduce fever; antipyretic
to become thin; to waste away
digestive system; gastrointestinal tract
digestive tract
to reduce swelling; detumescence
to enjoy; to be able to take
to be able to endure (exertion, fatigue etc)
to silence
to melt (e.g. an icecap)
to aid digestion
to not need; needless (to say)
to spend the summer; to take a summer vacation
nighttime snack; late-night supper
to put an end to; (literary) to eliminate
consumer group
consumer goods
to spend one's leisure time; to idle away the time
digestive enzyme