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