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