HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
药 — medicine
- Reading
- yào
- Meaning
- medicine; drug
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
药 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is yào and it means medicine; drug. 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.
药 appears in everyday chinese words such as 药 (medicine, drug), 药店 (pharmacy) and 中药 (traditional Chinese medicine).
Chinese words containing 药
Frequently asked questions
What does 药 mean in Chinese?
药 means medicine; drug in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 药 read?
药 is read yào. Reading it inside real words — 药 and 药店 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 药 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 药 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 药 in a word?
A common word containing 药 is 药 (yào) — "medicine, drug". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 药 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 药 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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