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