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