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