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