HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
冗 — superfluous
- Reading
- rǒng
- Meaning
- superfluous; redundant; busy
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
冗 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is rǒng and it means superfluous; redundant; busy. 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.
冗 appears in everyday chinese words such as 冗长 (tedious, lengthy).
Chinese words containing 冗
Frequently asked questions
What does 冗 mean in Chinese?
冗 means superfluous; redundant; busy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 冗 read?
冗 is read rǒng. Reading it inside real words — 冗长 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 冗 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 冗 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 冗 in a word?
A common word containing 冗 is 冗长 (rǒng cháng) — "tedious, lengthy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 冗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 冗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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