HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
丈 — unit of length (3.33 meters)
- Reading
- zhàng
- Meaning
- unit of length (3.33 meters); husband
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
丈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is zhàng and it means unit of length (3.33 meters); husband. 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.
丈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丈夫 (husband).
Chinese words containing 丈
Frequently asked questions
What does 丈 mean in Chinese?
丈 means unit of length (3.33 meters); husband in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 丈 read?
丈 is read zhàng. Reading it inside real words — 丈夫 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丈 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 丈 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丈 in a word?
A common word containing 丈 is 丈夫 (zhàngfu) — "husband". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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