HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
乘 — to ride
- Reading
- chéng
- Meaning
- to ride; to multiply; to take advantage of
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乘 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is chéng and it means to ride; to multiply; to take advantage of. 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.
乘 appears in everyday chinese words such as 乘 (ride; multiply), 乘 (ride, multiply) and 乘坐 (ride; take (vehicle)).
Chinese words containing 乘
Frequently asked questions
What does 乘 mean in Chinese?
乘 means to ride; to multiply; to take advantage of in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乘 read?
乘 is read chéng. Reading it inside real words — 乘 and 乘 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乘 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 乘 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乘 in a word?
A common word containing 乘 is 乘 (chéng) — "ride; multiply". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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