HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
早 — early, morning
- Reading
- zǎo
- Meaning
- early, morning
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
早 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zǎo and it means early, morning. 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.
早 appears in everyday chinese words such as 早 (early; morning), 早上 (morning) and 早饭 (breakfast).
Chinese words containing 早
Frequently asked questions
What does 早 mean in Chinese?
早 means early, morning in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 早 read?
早 is read zǎo. Reading it inside real words — 早 and 早上 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 早 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 早 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 早 in a word?
A common word containing 早 is 早 (zǎo) — "early; morning". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 早 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 早 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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