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