HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
称 — call
- Reading
- chēng
- Meaning
- call; name; weigh
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
称 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chēng and it means call; name; 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.
称 appears in everyday chinese words such as 称 (weigh, call, name), 名称 (name, term) and 称为 (be called, known as).
Chinese words containing 称
Frequently asked questions
What does 称 mean in Chinese?
称 means call; name; weigh in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 称 read?
称 is read chēng. Reading it inside real words — 称 and 名称 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 称 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 称 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 称 in a word?
A common word containing 称 is 称 (chēng) — "weigh, call, name". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 称 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 称 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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