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