HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
劳 — labor
- Reading
- láo
- Meaning
- labor; toil
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
劳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is láo and it means labor; toil. 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.
劳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 劳动 (labor, work), 勤劳 (diligent, hardworking) and 疲劳 (tired, fatigued).
Chinese words containing 劳
Frequently asked questions
What does 劳 mean in Chinese?
劳 means labor; toil in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 劳 read?
劳 is read láo. Reading it inside real words — 劳动 and 勤劳 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 劳 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 劳 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 劳 in a word?
A common word containing 劳 is 劳动 (láo dòng) — "labor, work". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 劳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 劳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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