HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
讨 — to ask for
- Reading
- tǎo
- Meaning
- to ask for; to demand; to discuss
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
讨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is tǎo and it means to ask for; to demand; to discuss. 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.
讨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 讨 (ask for; claim), 讨厌 (dislike, annoying) and 讨论 (discuss).
Chinese words containing 讨
Frequently asked questions
What does 讨 mean in Chinese?
讨 means to ask for; to demand; to discuss in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 讨 read?
讨 is read tǎo. Reading it inside real words — 讨 and 讨厌 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 讨 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 讨 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 讨 in a word?
A common word containing 讨 is 讨 (tǎo) — "ask for; claim". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 讨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 讨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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