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