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