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