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