HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
种 — kind, type
- Reading
- zhǒng
- Meaning
- kind, type; seed
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
种 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zhǒng and it means kind, type; seed. 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.
种 appears in everyday chinese words such as 种 (type, kind, sort), 种 (kind, type, sort) and 各种 (all kinds of).
Chinese words containing 种
Frequently asked questions
What does 种 mean in Chinese?
种 means kind, type; seed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 种 read?
种 is read zhǒng. Reading it inside real words — 种 and 种 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 种 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 种 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 种 in a word?
A common word containing 种 is 种 (zhǒng) — "type, kind, sort". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 种 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 种 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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