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