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