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