HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
烫 — to scald
- Reading
- tàng
- Meaning
- to scald; to heat up; to iron; hot (to touch)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
烫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tàng and it means to scald; to heat up; to iron; hot (to touch). 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.
烫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 烫 (hot, to scald).
Chinese words containing 烫
Frequently asked questions
What does 烫 mean in Chinese?
烫 means to scald; to heat up; to iron; hot (to touch) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 烫 read?
烫 is read tàng. Reading it inside real words — 烫 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 烫 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 烫 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 烫 in a word?
A common word containing 烫 is 烫 (yàng) — "hot, to scald". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 烫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 烫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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