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