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