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