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