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