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