HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
捣 — to pound
- Reading
- dǎo
- Meaning
- to pound; to beat; to stir
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
捣 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dǎo and it means to pound; to beat; to stir. 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.
捣 appears in everyday chinese words such as 捣乱 (make trouble).
Chinese words containing 捣
Frequently asked questions
What does 捣 mean in Chinese?
捣 means to pound; to beat; to stir in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 捣 read?
捣 is read dǎo. Reading it inside real words — 捣乱 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 捣 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 捣 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 捣 in a word?
A common word containing 捣 is 捣乱 (dǎo luàn) — "make trouble". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 捣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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