HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
充 — to fill
- Reading
- chōng
- Meaning
- to fill; to be full; to act as; to pretend
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
充 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chōng and it means to fill; to be full; to act as; to pretend. 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.
充 appears in everyday chinese words such as 充 (fill, top up), 充值 (recharge, top up) and 充分 (ample; sufficient).
Chinese words containing 充
Frequently asked questions
What does 充 mean in Chinese?
充 means to fill; to be full; to act as; to pretend in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 充 read?
充 is read chōng. Reading it inside real words — 充 and 充值 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 充 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 充 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 充 in a word?
A common word containing 充 is 充 (chōng) — "fill, top up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 充 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 充 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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