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