HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
曾 — once
- Reading
- céng
- Meaning
- once; already; ever
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
曾 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is céng and it means once; already; ever. 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.
曾 appears in everyday chinese words such as 曾 (ever, once, formerly), 曾经 (once, in the past) and 不曾 (never before).
Chinese words containing 曾
Frequently asked questions
What does 曾 mean in Chinese?
曾 means once; already; ever in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 曾 read?
曾 is read céng. Reading it inside real words — 曾 and 曾经 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 曾 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 曾 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 曾 in a word?
A common word containing 曾 is 曾 (céng) — "ever, once, formerly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 曾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 曾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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