HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
咱 — we (including the listener)
- Reading
- zán
- Meaning
- we (including the listener)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
咱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zán and it means we (including the listener). 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.
咱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 咱们 (we, us (inclusive)).
Chinese words containing 咱
Frequently asked questions
What does 咱 mean in Chinese?
咱 means we (including the listener) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 咱 read?
咱 is read zán. Reading it inside real words — 咱们 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 咱 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 咱 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 咱 in a word?
A common word containing 咱 is 咱们 (zánmen) — "we, us (inclusive)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 咱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 咱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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