HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
昂 — raise
- Reading
- áng
- Meaning
- raise
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
昂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is áng and it means raise. 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.
昂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 昂贵 (expensive, costly) and 高昂 (high, expensive, elated).
Chinese words containing 昂
Frequently asked questions
What does 昂 mean in Chinese?
昂 means raise in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 昂 read?
昂 is read áng. Reading it inside real words — 昂贵 and 高昂 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 昂 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 昂 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 昂 in a word?
A common word containing 昂 is 昂贵 (ángguì) — "expensive, costly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 昂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 昂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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