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