HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
铜 — copper
- Reading
- tóng
- Meaning
- copper
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
铜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tóng and it means copper. 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.
铜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 铜 (copper (metal)), 铜牌 (bronze medal) and 青铜器 (bronze ware).
Chinese words containing 铜
Frequently asked questions
What does 铜 mean in Chinese?
铜 means copper in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 铜 read?
铜 is read tóng. Reading it inside real words — 铜 and 铜牌 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 铜 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 铜 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 铜 in a word?
A common word containing 铜 is 铜 (tóng) — "copper (metal)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 铜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 铜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 6 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free