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