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