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