HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
绞 — twist
- Reading
- jiǎo
- Meaning
- twist; wring; strangle
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
绞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jiǎo and it means twist; wring; strangle. 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.
绞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 绞 (twist, wring, strangle).
Chinese words containing 绞
Frequently asked questions
What does 绞 mean in Chinese?
绞 means twist; wring; strangle in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 绞 read?
绞 is read jiǎo. Reading it inside real words — 绞 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 绞 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 绞 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 绞 in a word?
A common word containing 绞 is 绞 (jiǎo) — "twist, wring, strangle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 绞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 绞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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