HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
傲 — proud
- Reading
- ào
- Meaning
- proud; arrogant; to defy
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
傲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is ào and it means proud; arrogant; to defy. 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.
傲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 傲 (proud, arrogant), 骄傲 (proud; arrogant) and 傲慢 (arrogant, haughty).
Chinese words containing 傲
Frequently asked questions
What does 傲 mean in Chinese?
傲 means proud; arrogant; to defy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 傲 read?
傲 is read ào. Reading it inside real words — 傲 and 骄傲 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 傲 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 傲 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 傲 in a word?
A common word containing 傲 is 傲 (ào) — "proud, arrogant". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 傲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 傲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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