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