HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
爪 — claw
- Reading
- zhǎo
- Meaning
- claw; talon; paw
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
爪 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhǎo and it means claw; talon; paw. 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.
爪 appears in everyday chinese words such as 爪子 (claw, paw).
Chinese words containing 爪
Frequently asked questions
What does 爪 mean in Chinese?
爪 means claw; talon; paw in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 爪 read?
爪 is read zhǎo. Reading it inside real words — 爪子 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爪 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 爪 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 爪 in a word?
A common word containing 爪 is 爪子 (zhuǎzi) — "claw, paw". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 爪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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