HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
战 — war
- Reading
- zhàn
- Meaning
- war; battle; to fight
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
战 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zhàn and it means war; battle; to fight. 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.
战 appears in everyday chinese words such as 挑战 (challenge), 战争 (war; warfare) and 战斗 (fight; battle; combat).
Chinese words containing 战
Frequently asked questions
What does 战 mean in Chinese?
战 means war; battle; to fight in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 战 read?
战 is read zhàn. Reading it inside real words — 挑战 and 战争 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 战 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 战 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 战 in a word?
A common word containing 战 is 挑战 (tiǎo zhàn) — "challenge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 战 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 战 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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