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