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