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