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