HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

弘

弘 — great

Reading
hóng
Meaning
great; magnificent; to enlarge
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

弘 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is hóng and it means great; magnificent; to enlarge. 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.

弘 appears in everyday chinese words such as 弘扬 (promote, advocate, carry forward).

Chinese words containing 弘

Frequently asked questions

What does 弘 mean in Chinese?

弘 means great; magnificent; to enlarge in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 弘 read?

弘 is read hóng. Reading it inside real words — 弘扬 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 弘 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 弘 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 弘 in a word?

A common word containing 弘 is 弘扬 (hóng yáng) — "promote, advocate, carry forward". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 弘 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 弘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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