HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
杂 — mixed
- Reading
- zá
- Meaning
- mixed; miscellaneous; various
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
杂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zá and it means mixed; miscellaneous; various. 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.
杂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 杂 (mixed, miscellaneous, complex), 复杂 (complicated, complex) and 杂志 (magazine).
Chinese words containing 杂
Frequently asked questions
What does 杂 mean in Chinese?
杂 means mixed; miscellaneous; various in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 杂 read?
杂 is read zá. Reading it inside real words — 杂 and 复杂 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 杂 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 杂 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 杂 in a word?
A common word containing 杂 is 杂 (zá) — "mixed, miscellaneous, complex". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 杂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 杂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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