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