HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
勺 — spoon, ladle
- Reading
- sháo
- Meaning
- spoon, ladle
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
勺 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is sháo and it means spoon, ladle. 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.
勺 appears in everyday chinese words such as 勺子 (spoon, ladle).
Chinese words containing 勺
Frequently asked questions
What does 勺 mean in Chinese?
勺 means spoon, ladle in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 勺 read?
勺 is read sháo. Reading it inside real words — 勺子 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勺 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 勺 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勺 in a word?
A common word containing 勺 is 勺子 (sháo zǐ) — "spoon, ladle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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