HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
降 — to drop
- Reading
- jiàng
- Meaning
- to drop; to fall; to come down; to descend; to lower; to reduce; to surrender
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
降 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jiàng and it means to drop; to fall; to come down; to descend; to lower; to reduce; to surrender. 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.
降 appears in everyday chinese words such as 降 (fall, drop), 下降 (to descend, to drop) and 降价 (reduce price).
Chinese words containing 降
Frequently asked questions
What does 降 mean in Chinese?
降 means to drop; to fall; to come down; to descend; to lower; to reduce; to surrender in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 降 read?
降 is read jiàng. Reading it inside real words — 降 and 下降 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 降 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 降 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 降 in a word?
A common word containing 降 is 降 (jiàng) — "fall, drop". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 降 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 降 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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