HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
巧 — skillful
- Reading
- qiǎo
- Meaning
- skillful; coincidental;巧
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
巧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is qiǎo and it means skillful; coincidental;巧. 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.
巧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 巧 (coincidental, skillful), 巧妙 (ingenious, subtle) and 技巧 (skill, technique).
Chinese words containing 巧
Frequently asked questions
What does 巧 mean in Chinese?
巧 means skillful; coincidental;巧 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 巧 read?
巧 is read qiǎo. Reading it inside real words — 巧 and 巧妙 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 巧 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 巧 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 巧 in a word?
A common word containing 巧 is 巧 (qiǎo) — "coincidental, skillful". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 巧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 巧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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