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