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