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