HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
晓 — dawn
- Reading
- xiǎo
- Meaning
- dawn; daybreak; to know; to understand
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
晓 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiǎo and it means dawn; daybreak; to know; to understand. 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.
晓 appears in everyday chinese words such as 揭晓 (announce, reveal) and 家喻户晓 (widely known, household name).
Chinese words containing 晓
Frequently asked questions
What does 晓 mean in Chinese?
晓 means dawn; daybreak; to know; to understand in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 晓 read?
晓 is read xiǎo. Reading it inside real words — 揭晓 and 家喻户晓 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 晓 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 晓 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 晓 in a word?
A common word containing 晓 is 揭晓 (jiē xiǎo) — "announce, reveal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 晓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 晓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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