HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
蕉 — banana
- Reading
- jiāo
- Meaning
- banana
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
蕉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jiāo and it means banana. 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.
蕉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 香蕉 (banana).
Chinese words containing 蕉
Frequently asked questions
What does 蕉 mean in Chinese?
蕉 means banana in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 蕉 read?
蕉 is read jiāo. Reading it inside real words — 香蕉 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 蕉 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 蕉 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 蕉 in a word?
A common word containing 蕉 is 香蕉 (xiāngjiāo) — "banana". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 蕉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 蕉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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