HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
僵 — stiff
- Reading
- jiāng
- Meaning
- stiff; rigid; deadlocked
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
僵 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jiāng and it means stiff; rigid; deadlocked. 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.
僵 appears in everyday chinese words such as 僵 (rigid, stiff), 僵化 (become rigid, ossify) and 僵局 (stalemate, deadlock).
Chinese words containing 僵
Frequently asked questions
What does 僵 mean in Chinese?
僵 means stiff; rigid; deadlocked in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 僵 read?
僵 is read jiāng. Reading it inside real words — 僵 and 僵化 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 僵 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 僵 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 僵 in a word?
A common word containing 僵 is 僵 (jiāng) — "rigid, stiff". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 僵 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 僵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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