Chinese words · HSK 5

冲

chōng

to rush; to charge

Every meaning

chōng

  1. to rush; to charge
  2. to rinse; to flush
  3. to clash; to collide (as in 冲突)
  4. thoroughfare (as in 要冲)
  5. to go for; to aim for (a win, title)
  6. to infuse; to make (tea) (as in 冲茶)

chòng

  1. forceful; strong (smell) (as in 气味很冲)
  2. facing; toward (as in 冲着)
  3. blunt (in manner)
  4. blunt; strong (of manner or smell)

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Words with 冲

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).