HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
杨 — poplar tree
- Reading
- yáng
- Meaning
- poplar tree; surname Yang
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
杨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yáng and it means poplar tree; surname Yang. 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.
杨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 杨树 (poplar tree).
Chinese words containing 杨
Frequently asked questions
What does 杨 mean in Chinese?
杨 means poplar tree; surname Yang in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 杨 read?
杨 is read yáng. Reading it inside real words — 杨树 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 杨 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 杨 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 杨 in a word?
A common word containing 杨 is 杨树 (yángshù) — "poplar tree". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 杨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 杨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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