What does 下载 mean in Chinese?

下载 (xià zǎi) means "to download; also pr. [xia4 zai4]" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 5.

How do you pronounce 下载?

下载 is pronounced "xià zǎi" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 下载?

下载 is an HSK 5 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 5 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 下载?

下载 is made up of the characters 下, 载. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 下载?

You can practice writing 下载 using our stroke order tool.

下载 (xià zǎi), to download

下载

xià zǎi

to download; also pr. [xia4 zai4]

HSK 5verb

Traditional: 下載

Characters in This Word

下载

Definitions

(verb) to download
also pr. [xia4 zai4]

Example Sentences

你能帮我下载这个文件吗？

Nǐ néng bāng wǒ xiàzài zhège wénjiàn ma

Can you help me download this file?

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 5
HSK 2.0: HSK 5
HSK Lord study list: HSK 4 list

下载: HSK 5 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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