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