HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
忙 — busy
- Reading
- máng
- Meaning
- busy
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
忙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is máng and it means busy. 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.
忙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 忙 (busy), 帮忙 (help, do a favor) and 忙碌 (busy, bustling).
Chinese words containing 忙
Frequently asked questions
What does 忙 mean in Chinese?
忙 means busy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 忙 read?
忙 is read máng. Reading it inside real words — 忙 and 帮忙 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 忙 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 忙 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 忙 in a word?
A common word containing 忙 is 忙 (máng) — "busy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 忙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 忙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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