HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
样 — kind
- Reading
- yàng
- Meaning
- kind; type; appearance
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
样 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is yàng and it means kind; type; appearance. 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.
样 appears in everyday chinese words such as 样 (kind, type, sample), 这样 (this way, like this) and 那样 (that kind, like that).
Chinese words containing 样
Frequently asked questions
What does 样 mean in Chinese?
样 means kind; type; appearance in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 样 read?
样 is read yàng. Reading it inside real words — 样 and 这样 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 样 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 样 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 样 in a word?
A common word containing 样 is 样 (yàng) — "kind, type, sample". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 样 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 样 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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