HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
胶 — glue
- Reading
- jiāo
- Meaning
- glue; gum; rubber; adhesive
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
胶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiāo and it means glue; gum; rubber; adhesive. 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.
胶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 胶带 (adhesive tape), 胶水 (glue) and 橡胶 (rubber).
Chinese words containing 胶
Frequently asked questions
What does 胶 mean in Chinese?
胶 means glue; gum; rubber; adhesive in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 胶 read?
胶 is read jiāo. Reading it inside real words — 胶带 and 胶水 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 胶 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 胶 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 胶 in a word?
A common word containing 胶 is 胶带 (jiāodài) — "adhesive tape". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 胶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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