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