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