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