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