HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
杖 — cane
- Reading
- zhàng
- Meaning
- cane; staff
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
杖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhàng and it means cane; staff. 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.
杖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 拐杖 (crutch, walking stick).
Chinese words containing 杖
Frequently asked questions
What does 杖 mean in Chinese?
杖 means cane; staff in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 杖 read?
杖 is read zhàng. Reading it inside real words — 拐杖 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 杖 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 杖 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 杖 in a word?
A common word containing 杖 is 拐杖 (guǎizhàng) — "crutch, walking stick". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 杖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 杖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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