Zhihu (ZH) director Cheng Li-Lan reports 135,468 RSUs on Form 3

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zhihu Inc. director Cheng Li-Lan filed an initial Form 3 reporting holdings of restricted share units linked to 135,468 Class A Ordinary Shares. These RSUs were granted on May 27, 2025, and vest in four equal 25% installments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued Board service.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Cheng Li-Lan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

296 ORCHID GARDEN , 18 XINJIN ROAD,

CHAOYANG DISTRICT

(Street)

BEIJING 100015

(City) (State) (Zip)

CHINA

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Zhihu Inc. [ ZH ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Unit	(1)	(1)	Class A Ordinary Shares	135,468	(2)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These restricted share units ("RSUs") were granted on May 27, 2025, 25% of the RSUs shall vest on each of the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the Board through each such vesting date.

2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share of the Issuer.

	/s/ Li-Lan Cheng	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Cheng Li-Lan report in the Zhihu (ZH) Form 3 filing?

The filing shows Cheng Li-Lan holds restricted share units linked to 135,468 Class A Ordinary Shares of Zhihu Inc. These RSUs represent a compensation-based equity position rather than an open-market trade and are reported as direct ownership on the initial Form 3.

How many Zhihu (ZH) shares are covered by Cheng Li-Lan’s RSUs?

Cheng Li-Lan’s restricted share units are tied to 135,468 Class A Ordinary Shares of Zhihu Inc. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share, so the reported underlying share count matches the RSU holdings disclosed in the filing.

What is the vesting schedule for Cheng Li-Lan’s Zhihu (ZH) RSUs?

The RSUs granted to Cheng Li-Lan on May 27, 2025 vest in four equal parts. Twenty-five percent vest on each of the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, provided she continues serving on Zhihu’s Board through each respective vesting date.

What does each Zhihu (ZH) restricted share unit represent for Cheng Li-Lan?

Each restricted share unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share of Zhihu Inc. Delivery of these shares depends on the RSUs vesting according to the specified four-year schedule and Cheng Li-Lan’s continued service on the company’s Board.

Is Cheng Li-Lan’s Zhihu (ZH) Form 3 a buy or sell transaction?

The Form 3 does not report a buy or sell transaction; it reports existing holdings. It lists restricted share units covering 135,468 underlying Class A Ordinary Shares as direct ownership, reflecting a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.