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