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