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