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