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