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