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