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