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