HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
增 — to increase
- Reading
- zēng
- Meaning
- to increase; to add
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
增 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zēng and it means to increase; to add. 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.
增 appears in everyday chinese words such as 增 (increase, add), 增加 (increase, add) and 增长 (increase, grow).
Chinese words containing 增
Frequently asked questions
What does 增 mean in Chinese?
增 means to increase; to add in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 增 read?
增 is read zēng. Reading it inside real words — 增 and 增加 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 增 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 增 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 增 in a word?
A common word containing 增 is 增 (zēng) — "increase, add". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 增 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 增 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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