HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
丧 — to lose, to mourn
- Reading
- sàng
- Meaning
- to lose, to mourn
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
丧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is sàng and it means to lose, to mourn. 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.
丧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丧失 (to lose, to forfeit), 丧生 (lose one's life) and 沮丧 (depressed, disheartened).
Chinese words containing 丧
Frequently asked questions
What does 丧 mean in Chinese?
丧 means to lose, to mourn in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 丧 read?
丧 is read sàng. Reading it inside real words — 丧失 and 丧生 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丧 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 丧 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丧 in a word?
A common word containing 丧 is 丧失 (sàngshī) — "to lose, to forfeit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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