Character Breakdown
Radical: 攴 (no. 66)
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- (verb) to teach
Example Sentences
她教我们数学。
Tā jiāo wǒmen shùxué
She teaches us math
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 2
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- HSK 3
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教: HSK 3 on the old exam, HSK 2 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 2 exam
Studying for HSK 2? Keep 教 with the rest of your level.
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