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