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