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