HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
羊 — sheep
- Reading
- yáng
- Meaning
- sheep; goat
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
羊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is yáng and it means sheep; goat. 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.
羊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 羊 (sheep, goat) and 亡羊补牢 (mend the fold after).
Chinese words containing 羊
Frequently asked questions
What does 羊 mean in Chinese?
羊 means sheep; goat in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 羊 read?
羊 is read yáng. Reading it inside real words — 羊 and 亡羊补牢 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 羊 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 羊 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 羊 in a word?
A common word containing 羊 is 羊 (yáng) — "sheep, goat". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 羊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 羊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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