HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
偿 — to repay
- Reading
- cháng
- Meaning
- to repay; to compensate; to recompense
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
偿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is cháng and it means to repay; to compensate; to recompense. 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.
偿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 补偿 (to compensate; compensation), 赔偿 (compensate, indemnification) and 偿还 (repay, reimburse).
Chinese words containing 偿
Frequently asked questions
What does 偿 mean in Chinese?
偿 means to repay; to compensate; to recompense in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 偿 read?
偿 is read cháng. Reading it inside real words — 补偿 and 赔偿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 偿 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 偿 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 偿 in a word?
A common word containing 偿 is 补偿 (bǔ cháng) — "to compensate; compensation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 偿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 偿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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