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