HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
扎 — to prick
- Reading
- zhā
- Meaning
- to prick; to stab; to tie; to bind
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
扎 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zhā and it means to prick; to stab; to tie; to bind. 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.
扎 appears in everyday chinese words such as 扎 (prick; thrust; tie), 包扎 (bind up, 包紮) and 扎实 (sturdy, solid, strong).
Chinese words containing 扎
Frequently asked questions
What does 扎 mean in Chinese?
扎 means to prick; to stab; to tie; to bind in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 扎 read?
扎 is read zhā. Reading it inside real words — 扎 and 包扎 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 扎 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 扎 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 扎 in a word?
A common word containing 扎 is 扎 (zhā) — "prick; thrust; tie". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 扎 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 扎 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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