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