How is 冲 pronounced?

冲 is pronounced “chōng” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 冲?

冲 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How do you write 冲?

Follow the stroke-order animation above; 冲 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

HSK 5verb

冲

Traditional: 沖

chōng

冲 (chōng) means “(of water) to dash against; to mix with water; to infuse; to rinse; to flush; to develop (a film); to rise in the air; to clash; to collide with”. It is an HSK 5 Chinese character (traditional 沖) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Stroke order

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Example

早上需要冲澡才能精神。

Zǎoshang xūyào chōng zǎo cáinéng jīngshén.

You need a morning shower to feel refreshed.

Words containing 冲

冲动chōng dòngto have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge 冲击chōng jīvariant of 冲击冲突chōng tūconflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests); contention

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Frequently asked questions

What does 冲 mean?: 冲 (chōng) means “(of water) to dash against; to mix with water; to infuse; to rinse; to flush; to develop (a film); to rise in the air; to clash; to collide with”. It is an HSK 5 word.
How is 冲 pronounced?: 冲 is pronounced “chōng” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 冲?: 冲 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.
How do you write 冲?: Follow the stroke-order animation above; 冲 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

Updated: 2026-05-27