HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
宠 — to spoil
- Reading
- chǒng
- Meaning
- to spoil; to pamper; favor
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
宠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chǒng and it means to spoil; to pamper; favor. 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.
宠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 宠 (dote on, spoil), 宠物 (pet) and 宠爱 (doted on, show affection).
Chinese words containing 宠
Frequently asked questions
What does 宠 mean in Chinese?
宠 means to spoil; to pamper; favor in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 宠 read?
宠 is read chǒng. Reading it inside real words — 宠 and 宠物 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宠 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 宠 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宠 in a word?
A common word containing 宠 is 宠 (chǒng) — "dote on, spoil". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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