HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
罩 — cover
- Reading
- zhào
- Meaning
- cover; shade; mask; to cover
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
罩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhào and it means cover; shade; mask; to cover. 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.
罩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 罩 (cover, hood, shade), 口罩 (mask) and 笼罩 (shroud, envelop).
Chinese words containing 罩
Frequently asked questions
What does 罩 mean in Chinese?
罩 means cover; shade; mask; to cover in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 罩 read?
罩 is read zhào. Reading it inside real words — 罩 and 口罩 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 罩 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 罩 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 罩 in a word?
A common word containing 罩 is 罩 (zhào) — "cover, hood, shade". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 罩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 罩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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