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