HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
料 — material
- Reading
- liào
- Meaning
- material; to expect
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
料 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is liào and it means material; to expect. 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.
料 appears in everyday chinese words such as 料 (material, ingredient, guess), 饮料 (beverage, drink) and 塑料 (plastic).
Chinese words containing 料
Frequently asked questions
What does 料 mean in Chinese?
料 means material; to expect in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 料 read?
料 is read liào. Reading it inside real words — 料 and 饮料 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 料 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 料 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 料 in a word?
A common word containing 料 is 料 (liào) — "material, ingredient, guess". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 料 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 料 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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