HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
牲 — domestic animal
- Reading
- shēng
- Meaning
- domestic animal; livestock
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
牲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shēng and it means domestic animal; livestock. 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.
牲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 牲畜 (livestock; domestic animals) and 牺牲 (sacrifice, victim).
Chinese words containing 牲
Frequently asked questions
What does 牲 mean in Chinese?
牲 means domestic animal; livestock in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 牲 read?
牲 is read shēng. Reading it inside real words — 牲畜 and 牺牲 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 牲 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 牲 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 牲 in a word?
A common word containing 牲 is 牲畜 (shēng chù) — "livestock; domestic animals". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 牲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 牲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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