HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
糟 — dregs
- Reading
- zāo
- Meaning
- dregs; waste; bad
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
糟 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zāo and it means dregs; waste; bad. 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.
糟 appears in everyday chinese words such as 糟 (in a mess, terrible), 糟糕 (too bad, what a mess) and 糟粕 (dross; waste).
Chinese words containing 糟
Frequently asked questions
What does 糟 mean in Chinese?
糟 means dregs; waste; bad in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 糟 read?
糟 is read zāo. Reading it inside real words — 糟 and 糟糕 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 糟 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 糟 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 糟 in a word?
A common word containing 糟 is 糟 (zāo) — "in a mess, terrible". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 糟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 糟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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