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