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