HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
聊 — to chat
- Reading
- liáo
- Meaning
- to chat
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
聊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is liáo and it means to chat. 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.
聊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 聊 (to chat), 无聊 (boring, bored) and 聊天儿 (to chat).
Chinese words containing 聊
Frequently asked questions
What does 聊 mean in Chinese?
聊 means to chat in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 聊 read?
聊 is read liáo. Reading it inside real words — 聊 and 无聊 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 聊 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 聊 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 聊 in a word?
A common word containing 聊 is 聊 (liáo) — "to chat". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 聊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 聊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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