HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
悄 — quiet
- Reading
- qiǎo
- Meaning
- quiet; silent; secretly
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
悄 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is qiǎo and it means quiet; silent; secretly. 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.
悄 appears in everyday chinese words such as 悄悄 (quietly, secretly, stealthily).
Chinese words containing 悄
Frequently asked questions
What does 悄 mean in Chinese?
悄 means quiet; silent; secretly in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 悄 read?
悄 is read qiǎo. Reading it inside real words — 悄悄 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 悄 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 悄 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 悄 in a word?
A common word containing 悄 is 悄悄 (qiāoqiāo) — "quietly, secretly, stealthily". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 悄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 悄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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