HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
掏 — to take out
- Reading
- tāo
- Meaning
- to take out; to pull out; to scoop out
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
掏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tāo and it means to take out; to pull out; to scoop out. 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.
掏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 掏 (dig out, take out) and 掏腰包 (pay out of one's own pocket).
Chinese words containing 掏
Frequently asked questions
What does 掏 mean in Chinese?
掏 means to take out; to pull out; to scoop out in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 掏 read?
掏 is read tāo. Reading it inside real words — 掏 and 掏腰包 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 掏 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 掏 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 掏 in a word?
A common word containing 掏 is 掏 (tāo) — "dig out, take out". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 掏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 掏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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