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