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