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