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