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