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