HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
胜 — win
- Reading
- shèng
- Meaning
- win; be victorious; excel
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
胜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shèng and it means win; be victorious; excel. 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.
胜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 胜 (win, beat, excel), 胜利 (victory, success) and 名胜 (scenic spots).
Chinese words containing 胜
Frequently asked questions
What does 胜 mean in Chinese?
胜 means win; be victorious; excel in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 胜 read?
胜 is read shèng. Reading it inside real words — 胜 and 胜利 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 胜 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 胜 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 胜 in a word?
A common word containing 胜 is 胜 (shèng) — "win, beat, excel". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 胜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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