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