HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
诚 — honest
- Reading
- chéng
- Meaning
- honest; sincere; indeed
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
诚 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is chéng and it means honest; sincere; indeed. 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.
诚 appears in everyday chinese words such as 诚实 (honest; honorable), 真诚 (sincere, genuine) and 诚信 (honesty, integrity).
Chinese words containing 诚
Frequently asked questions
What does 诚 mean in Chinese?
诚 means honest; sincere; indeed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 诚 read?
诚 is read chéng. Reading it inside real words — 诚实 and 真诚 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 诚 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 诚 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 诚 in a word?
A common word containing 诚 is 诚实 (chéngshí) — "honest; honorable". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 诚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 诚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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