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