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