HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
滞 — stagnant
- Reading
- zhì
- Meaning
- stagnant; sluggish; blocked
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
滞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhì and it means stagnant; sluggish; blocked. 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.
滞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 停滞 (stagnate; be at a standstill), 滞后 (lag, fall behind) and 滞留 (detain, be held up).
Chinese words containing 滞
Frequently asked questions
What does 滞 mean in Chinese?
滞 means stagnant; sluggish; blocked in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 滞 read?
滞 is read zhì. Reading it inside real words — 停滞 and 滞后 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 滞 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 滞 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 滞 in a word?
A common word containing 滞 is 停滞 (tíng zhì) — "stagnate; be at a standstill". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 滞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 滞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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