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