HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
造 — to make
- Reading
- zào
- Meaning
- to make; to build; to create
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
造 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zào and it means to make; to build; to create. 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.
造 appears in everyday chinese words such as 造 (create, make, build), 创造 (create, produce) and 制造 (manufacture, make, create).
Chinese words containing 造
Frequently asked questions
What does 造 mean in Chinese?
造 means to make; to build; to create in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 造 read?
造 is read zào. Reading it inside real words — 造 and 创造 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 造 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 造 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 造 in a word?
A common word containing 造 is 造 (zào) — "create, make, build". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 造 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 造 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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