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