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