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