HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
嘲 — to ridicule
- Reading
- cháo
- Meaning
- to ridicule
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
嘲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is cháo and it means to ridicule. 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.
嘲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 嘲笑 (ridicule, mock) and 嘲弄 (ridicule, mock).
Chinese words containing 嘲
Frequently asked questions
What does 嘲 mean in Chinese?
嘲 means to ridicule in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 嘲 read?
嘲 is read cháo. Reading it inside real words — 嘲笑 and 嘲弄 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 嘲 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 嘲 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 嘲 in a word?
A common word containing 嘲 is 嘲笑 (cháo xiào) — "ridicule, mock". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 嘲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 嘲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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