HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
遥 — distant
- Reading
- yáo
- Meaning
- distant; remote
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
遥 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is yáo and it means distant; remote. 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.
遥 appears in everyday chinese words such as 遥远 (distant; remote; far) and 遥控 (remote control).
Chinese words containing 遥
Frequently asked questions
What does 遥 mean in Chinese?
遥 means distant; remote in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 遥 read?
遥 is read yáo. Reading it inside real words — 遥远 and 遥控 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 遥 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 遥 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 遥 in a word?
A common word containing 遥 is 遥远 (yáoyuǎn) — "distant; remote; far". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 遥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 遥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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