Chinese words · HSK 5

朝

zhāo

morning (as in 朝阳, 朝气)

Every meaning

zhāo

  1. morning (as in 朝阳, 朝气)

cháo

  1. toward; facing
  2. dynasty
  3. Korea (short for 朝鲜)
  4. (bound form) court; government (as in 朝廷)

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Words with 朝

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).