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