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