What does 沧桑 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沧桑 (cāng sāng) translates to "great changes; ups and downs; vicissitudes; abbr. of 沧海桑田". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 沧桑 in Pinyin?

The character 沧桑 is pronounced "cāng sāng" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 沧桑?

沧桑 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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沧桑

cāng sāng

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English Meaning

great changes; ups and downs; vicissitudes; abbr. of 沧海桑田

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