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