HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
庸 — common
- Reading
- yōng
- Meaning
- common; ordinary; mediocre
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
庸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yōng and it means common; ordinary; mediocre. 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.
庸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 中庸 (golden mean, moderation), 平庸 (mediocre, commonplace) and 庸俗 (vulgar, tawdry,庸俗).
Chinese words containing 庸
Frequently asked questions
What does 庸 mean in Chinese?
庸 means common; ordinary; mediocre in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 庸 read?
庸 is read yōng. Reading it inside real words — 中庸 and 平庸 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 庸 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 庸 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 庸 in a word?
A common word containing 庸 is 中庸 (zhōng yōng) — "golden mean, moderation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 庸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 庸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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