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