HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
秤 — steelyard
- Reading
- chèng
- Meaning
- steelyard; to weigh
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
秤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is chèng and it means steelyard; to weigh. 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.
秤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 秤 (steelyard, scale).
Chinese words containing 秤
Frequently asked questions
What does 秤 mean in Chinese?
秤 means steelyard; to weigh in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 秤 read?
秤 is read chèng. Reading it inside real words — 秤 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 秤 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 秤 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 秤 in a word?
A common word containing 秤 is 秤 (chèng) — "steelyard, scale". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 秤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 秤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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