HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
扫 — to sweep
- Reading
- sǎo
- Meaning
- to sweep; to clear away
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
扫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is sǎo and it means to sweep; to clear away. 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.
扫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 扫 (sweep), 打扫 (clean, sweep) and 扫码 (scan code).
Chinese words containing 扫
Frequently asked questions
What does 扫 mean in Chinese?
扫 means to sweep; to clear away in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 扫 read?
扫 is read sǎo. Reading it inside real words — 扫 and 打扫 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 扫 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 扫 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 扫 in a word?
A common word containing 扫 is 扫 (sǎo) — "sweep". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 扫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 扫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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