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