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