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