HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
万 — ten thousand
- Reading
- wàn
- Meaning
- ten thousand; myriad
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
万 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is wàn and it means ten thousand; myriad. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
万 appears in everyday chinese words such as 万 (ten thousand), 千万 (ten million, by all means) and 万一 (in case, just in case).
Chinese words containing 万
Frequently asked questions
What does 万 mean in Chinese?
万 means ten thousand; myriad in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 万 read?
万 is read wàn. Reading it inside real words — 万 and 千万 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 万 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 万 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 万 in a word?
A common word containing 万 is 万 (wàn) — "ten thousand". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 万 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 万 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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