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