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