HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
叼 — to hold in the mouth
- Reading
- diāo
- Meaning
- to hold in the mouth
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
叼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is diāo and it means to hold in the mouth. 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.
叼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 叼 (hold in mouth).
Chinese words containing 叼
Frequently asked questions
What does 叼 mean in Chinese?
叼 means to hold in the mouth in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 叼 read?
叼 is read diāo. Reading it inside real words — 叼 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 叼 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 叼 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 叼 in a word?
A common word containing 叼 is 叼 (diāo) — "hold in mouth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 叼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 叼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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