HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
鲨 — shark
- Reading
- shā
- Meaning
- shark
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
鲨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is shā and it means shark. 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.
鲨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 鲨鱼 (shark).
Chinese words containing 鲨
Frequently asked questions
What does 鲨 mean in Chinese?
鲨 means shark in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 鲨 read?
鲨 is read shā. Reading it inside real words — 鲨鱼 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鲨 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 鲨 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鲨 in a word?
A common word containing 鲨 is 鲨鱼 (shā yú) — "shark". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鲨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鲨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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