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