HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
郊 — suburb
- Reading
- jiāo
- Meaning
- suburb; outskirts
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
郊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jiāo and it means suburb; outskirts. 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.
郊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 郊区 (suburb; outskirts), 郊外 (outskirts, countryside) and 郊游 (outing, picnic).
Chinese words containing 郊
Frequently asked questions
What does 郊 mean in Chinese?
郊 means suburb; outskirts in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 郊 read?
郊 is read jiāo. Reading it inside real words — 郊区 and 郊外 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 郊 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 郊 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 郊 in a word?
A common word containing 郊 is 郊区 (jiāo qū) — "suburb; outskirts". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 郊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 郊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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