HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
绍 — to carry on
- Reading
- shào
- Meaning
- to carry on; to introduce
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
绍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is shào and it means to carry on; to introduce. 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.
绍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 介绍 (introduce).
Chinese words containing 绍
Frequently asked questions
What does 绍 mean in Chinese?
绍 means to carry on; to introduce in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 绍 read?
绍 is read shào. Reading it inside real words — 介绍 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 绍 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 绍 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 绍 in a word?
A common word containing 绍 is 介绍 (jièshào) — "introduce". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 绍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 绍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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