HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
椒 — pepper
- Reading
- jiāo
- Meaning
- pepper
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
椒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiāo and it means pepper. 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.
椒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 辣椒 (chili pepper).
Chinese words containing 椒
Frequently asked questions
What does 椒 mean in Chinese?
椒 means pepper in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 椒 read?
椒 is read jiāo. Reading it inside real words — 辣椒 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 椒 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 椒 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 椒 in a word?
A common word containing 椒 is 辣椒 (làjiāo) — "chili pepper". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 椒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 椒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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