HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
教 — to teach
- Reading
- jiāo
- Meaning
- to teach
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
教 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is jiāo and it means to teach. 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.
教 appears in everyday chinese words such as 教 (teach), 教室 (classroom) and 教学 (teaching; education).
Chinese words containing 教
Frequently asked questions
What does 教 mean in Chinese?
教 means to teach in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 教 read?
教 is read jiāo. Reading it inside real words — 教 and 教室 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 教 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 教 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 教 in a word?
A common word containing 教 is 教 (jiāo) — "teach". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 教 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 教 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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