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