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