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