HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
码 — code
- Reading
- mǎ
- Meaning
- code; yard (unit of measurement)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
码 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is mǎ and it means code; yard (unit of measurement). 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.
码 appears in everyday chinese words such as 码 (number, code, yard), 号码 (number) and 密码 (password, code).
Chinese words containing 码
Frequently asked questions
What does 码 mean in Chinese?
码 means code; yard (unit of measurement) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 码 read?
码 is read mǎ. Reading it inside real words — 码 and 号码 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 码 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 码 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 码 in a word?
A common word containing 码 is 码 (mǎ) — "number, code, yard". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 码 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 码 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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