HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
兆 — omen
- Reading
- zhào
- Meaning
- omen; million; trillion; tera-
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
兆 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhào and it means omen; million; trillion; tera-. 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.
兆 appears in everyday chinese words such as 兆头 (omen, sign) and 预兆 (omen; presage).
Chinese words containing 兆
Frequently asked questions
What does 兆 mean in Chinese?
兆 means omen; million; trillion; tera- in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 兆 read?
兆 is read zhào. Reading it inside real words — 兆头 and 预兆 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 兆 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 兆 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 兆 in a word?
A common word containing 兆 is 兆头 (zhàotou) — "omen, sign". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 兆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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