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