HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
撬 — pry open
- Reading
- qiào
- Meaning
- pry open
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
撬 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is qiào and it means pry open. 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.
撬 appears in everyday chinese words such as 撬 (pry, lever open).
Chinese words containing 撬
Frequently asked questions
What does 撬 mean in Chinese?
撬 means pry open in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 撬 read?
撬 is read qiào. Reading it inside real words — 撬 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 撬 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 撬 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 撬 in a word?
A common word containing 撬 is 撬 (qiào) — "pry, lever open". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 撬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 撬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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