HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
叫 — to call
- Reading
- jiào
- Meaning
- to call; to be called
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
叫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is jiào and it means to call; to be called. 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.
叫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 叫 (to call, to be called), 叫 (be called; shout) and 叫作 (be called).
Chinese words containing 叫
Frequently asked questions
What does 叫 mean in Chinese?
叫 means to call; to be called in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 叫 read?
叫 is read jiào. Reading it inside real words — 叫 and 叫 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 叫 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 叫 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 叫 in a word?
A common word containing 叫 is 叫 (jiào) — "to call, to be called". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 叫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 叫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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