HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
姜 — ginger
- Reading
- jiāng
- Meaning
- ginger
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
姜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jiāng and it means ginger. 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.
姜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 姜 (ginger).
Chinese words containing 姜
Frequently asked questions
What does 姜 mean in Chinese?
姜 means ginger in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 姜 read?
姜 is read jiāng. Reading it inside real words — 姜 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 姜 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 姜 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 姜 in a word?
A common word containing 姜 is 姜 (jiāng) — "ginger". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 姜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 姜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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