HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
拖 — to drag, to delay
- Reading
- tuō
- Meaning
- to drag, to delay
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
拖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is tuō and it means to drag, to delay. 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.
拖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 拖 (drag, pull, delay), 拖鞋 (slippers) and 拖延 (delay, procrastinate).
Chinese words containing 拖
Frequently asked questions
What does 拖 mean in Chinese?
拖 means to drag, to delay in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 拖 read?
拖 is read tuō. Reading it inside real words — 拖 and 拖鞋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拖 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 拖 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拖 in a word?
A common word containing 拖 is 拖 (tuō) — "drag, pull, delay". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 5 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free