HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
档 — file
- Reading
- dàng
- Meaning
- file; record; grade; gear
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
档 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is dàng and it means file; record; grade; gear. 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.
档 appears in everyday chinese words such as 高档 (high-grade, top-grade), 文档 (document, file) and 档案 (archive, file).
Chinese words containing 档
Frequently asked questions
What does 档 mean in Chinese?
档 means file; record; grade; gear in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 档 read?
档 is read dàng. Reading it inside real words — 高档 and 文档 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 档 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 档 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 档 in a word?
A common word containing 档 is 高档 (gāo dàng) — "high-grade, top-grade". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 档 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 档 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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