HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
甥 — nephew
- Reading
- shēng
- Meaning
- nephew; niece
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
甥 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is shēng and it means nephew; niece. 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.
甥 appears in everyday chinese words such as 外甥 (sister's son, nephew).
Chinese words containing 甥
Frequently asked questions
What does 甥 mean in Chinese?
甥 means nephew; niece in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 甥 read?
甥 is read shēng. Reading it inside real words — 外甥 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 甥 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 甥 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 甥 in a word?
A common word containing 甥 is 外甥 (wài shēng) — "sister's son, nephew". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 甥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 甥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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