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