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