HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
螃 — crab (as in 螃蟹 pángxiè)
- Reading
- páng
- Meaning
- crab (as in 螃蟹 pángxiè)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
螃 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is páng and it means crab (as in 螃蟹 pángxiè). 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.
螃 appears in everyday chinese words such as 螃蟹 (crab).
Chinese words containing 螃
Frequently asked questions
What does 螃 mean in Chinese?
螃 means crab (as in 螃蟹 pángxiè) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 螃 read?
螃 is read páng. Reading it inside real words — 螃蟹 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 螃 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 螃 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 螃 in a word?
A common word containing 螃 is 螃蟹 (páng xiè) — "crab". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 螃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 螃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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