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