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