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