HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
漂 — to float
- Reading
- piāo
- Meaning
- to float
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
漂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is piāo and it means to float. 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.
漂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 漂 (float, drift), 漂亮 (beautiful, pretty) and 漂泊 (drift about, lead a wandering life).
Chinese words containing 漂
Frequently asked questions
What does 漂 mean in Chinese?
漂 means to float in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 漂 read?
漂 is read piāo. Reading it inside real words — 漂 and 漂亮 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 漂 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 漂 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 漂 in a word?
A common word containing 漂 is 漂 (piāo) — "float, drift". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 漂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 漂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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