HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
炒 — stir-fry
- Reading
- chǎo
- Meaning
- stir-fry
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
炒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chǎo and it means stir-fry. 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.
炒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 炒 (stir-fry, speculate), 炒股 (invest in stocks) and 炒作 (hype, stir-fry).
Chinese words containing 炒
Frequently asked questions
What does 炒 mean in Chinese?
炒 means stir-fry in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 炒 read?
炒 is read chǎo. Reading it inside real words — 炒 and 炒股 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 炒 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 炒 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 炒 in a word?
A common word containing 炒 is 炒 (chǎo) — "stir-fry, speculate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 炒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 炒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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