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