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