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