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