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