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