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