HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
朝 — dynasty
- Reading
- cháo
- Meaning
- dynasty; court; morning
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
朝 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is cháo and it means dynasty; court; 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.
朝 appears in everyday chinese words such as 朝 (towards, face, dynasty), 朝代 (dynasty) and 王朝 (dynasty).
Chinese words containing 朝
Frequently asked questions
What does 朝 mean in Chinese?
朝 means dynasty; court; morning in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 朝 read?
朝 is read cháo. Reading it inside real words — 朝 and 朝代 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 朝 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 朝 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 朝 in a word?
A common word containing 朝 is 朝 (cháo) — "towards, face, dynasty". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 朝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 朝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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