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