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