HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
渣 — dregs
- Reading
- zhā
- Meaning
- dregs; sediment; residue
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
渣 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhā and it means dregs; sediment; residue. 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.
渣 appears in everyday chinese words such as 渣 (dregs, residue, scum).
Chinese words containing 渣
Frequently asked questions
What does 渣 mean in Chinese?
渣 means dregs; sediment; residue in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 渣 read?
渣 is read zhā. Reading it inside real words — 渣 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 渣 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 渣 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 渣 in a word?
A common word containing 渣 is 渣 (zhā) — "dregs, residue, scum". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 渣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 渣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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