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