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