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