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