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