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