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