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