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