HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
当 — should, ought to, act as, be
- Reading
- dāng
- Meaning
- should, ought to, act as, be
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
当 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is dāng and it means should, ought to, act as, be. 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.
当 appears in everyday chinese words such as 当 (be, serve as), 当 (to be, to serve as) and 当然 (of course).
Chinese words containing 当
Frequently asked questions
What does 当 mean in Chinese?
当 means should, ought to, act as, be in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 当 read?
当 is read dāng. Reading it inside real words — 当 and 当 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 当 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 当 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 当 in a word?
A common word containing 当 is 当 (dāng) — "be, serve as". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 当 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 当 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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