HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
稻 — paddy
- Reading
- dào
- Meaning
- paddy; rice (plant)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
稻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is dào and it means paddy; rice (plant). 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.
稻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 水稻 (paddy, rice) and 稻草 (rice straw).
Chinese words containing 稻
Frequently asked questions
What does 稻 mean in Chinese?
稻 means paddy; rice (plant) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 稻 read?
稻 is read dào. Reading it inside real words — 水稻 and 稻草 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 稻 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 稻 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 稻 in a word?
A common word containing 稻 is 水稻 (shuǐ dào) — "paddy, rice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 稻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 稻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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