HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
姓 — surname
- Reading
- xìng
- Meaning
- surname; family name
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
姓 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is xìng and it means surname; family name. 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.
姓 appears in everyday chinese words such as 姓 (surname, be surnamed), 姓名 (full name) and 贵姓 (your honorable surname).
Chinese words containing 姓
Frequently asked questions
What does 姓 mean in Chinese?
姓 means surname; family name in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 姓 read?
姓 is read xìng. Reading it inside real words — 姓 and 姓名 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 姓 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 姓 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 姓 in a word?
A common word containing 姓 is 姓 (xìng) — "surname, be surnamed". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 姓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 姓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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