HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
阳 — sun
- Reading
- yáng
- Meaning
- sun; male principle (in Yin and Yang)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
阳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is yáng and it means sun; male principle (in Yin and Yang). 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.
阳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 太阳 (sun), 阳光 (sunshine; cheerful) and 阳台 (balcony).
Chinese words containing 阳
Frequently asked questions
What does 阳 mean in Chinese?
阳 means sun; male principle (in Yin and Yang) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 阳 read?
阳 is read yáng. Reading it inside real words — 太阳 and 阳光 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 阳 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 阳 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 阳 in a word?
A common word containing 阳 is 太阳 (tài yáng) — "sun". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 阳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 阳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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