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