HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
汤 — soup
- Reading
- tāng
- Meaning
- soup
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
汤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is tāng and it means soup. 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.
汤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 汤 (soup) and 汤圆 (glutinous rice ball).
Chinese words containing 汤
Frequently asked questions
What does 汤 mean in Chinese?
汤 means soup in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 汤 read?
汤 is read tāng. Reading it inside real words — 汤 and 汤圆 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 汤 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 汤 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 汤 in a word?
A common word containing 汤 is 汤 (tāng) — "soup". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 汤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 汤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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