HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
苍 — ashy
- Reading
- cāng
- Meaning
- ashy; gray; vast; boundless
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
苍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is cāng and it means ashy; gray; vast; boundless. 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.
苍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 苍白 (pale; wan) and 苍蝇 (fly (insect)).
Chinese words containing 苍
Frequently asked questions
What does 苍 mean in Chinese?
苍 means ashy; gray; vast; boundless in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 苍 read?
苍 is read cāng. Reading it inside real words — 苍白 and 苍蝇 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 苍 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 苍 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 苍 in a word?
A common word containing 苍 is 苍白 (cāng bái) — "pale; wan". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 苍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 苍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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