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