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