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