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