HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
央 — center
- Reading
- yāng
- Meaning
- center; middle; to beg
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
央 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is yāng and it means center; middle; to beg. 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.
央 appears in everyday chinese words such as 中央 (center, central, midmost).
Chinese words containing 央
Frequently asked questions
What does 央 mean in Chinese?
央 means center; middle; to beg in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 央 read?
央 is read yāng. Reading it inside real words — 中央 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 央 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 央 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 央 in a word?
A common word containing 央 is 中央 (zhōngyāng) — "center, central, midmost". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 央 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 央 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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