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