Chinese words · HSK 7–9

渣

zhā

dregs; residue; crumbs; bits

Every meaning

zhā

  1. (slang) lousy; scummy (esp. a cheating partner)
  2. crumbs; bits
  3. dregs; residue

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).