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