HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
赏 — to appreciate, to reward
- Reading
- shǎng
- Meaning
- to appreciate, to reward
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
赏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shǎng and it means to appreciate, to reward. 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.
赏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 赏 (appreciate, reward, bestow), 欣赏 (appreciate, enjoy, admire) and 观赏 (view, enjoy sight of).
Chinese words containing 赏
Frequently asked questions
What does 赏 mean in Chinese?
赏 means to appreciate, to reward in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 赏 read?
赏 is read shǎng. Reading it inside real words — 赏 and 欣赏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 赏 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 赏 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 赏 in a word?
A common word containing 赏 is 赏 (shǎng) — "appreciate, reward, bestow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 赏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 赏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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