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