HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
甚 — very
- Reading
- shèn
- Meaning
- very; extremely
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
甚 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shèn and it means very; extremely. 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.
甚 appears in everyday chinese words such as 甚至 (even, so much so that).
Chinese words containing 甚
Frequently asked questions
What does 甚 mean in Chinese?
甚 means very; extremely in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 甚 read?
甚 is read shèn. Reading it inside real words — 甚至 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 甚 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 甚 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 甚 in a word?
A common word containing 甚 is 甚至 (shèn zhì) — "even, so much so that". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 甚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 甚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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