HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
烧 — to burn, to cook
- Reading
- shāo
- Meaning
- to burn, to cook
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
烧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is shāo and it means to burn, to cook. 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.
烧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 烧 (burn, cook, fever), 发烧 (have a fever) and 烧烤 (barbecue, roast).
Chinese words containing 烧
Frequently asked questions
What does 烧 mean in Chinese?
烧 means to burn, to cook in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 烧 read?
烧 is read shāo. Reading it inside real words — 烧 and 发烧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 烧 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 烧 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 烧 in a word?
A common word containing 烧 is 烧 (shāo) — "burn, cook, fever". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 烧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 烧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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