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