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