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