HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
三 — three
- Reading
- sān
- Meaning
- three
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
三 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is sān and it means three. 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.
三 appears in everyday chinese words such as 三 (three), 再三 (again and again, repeatedly) and 三维 (three-dimensional).
Chinese words containing 三
Frequently asked questions
What does 三 mean in Chinese?
三 means three in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 三 read?
三 is read sān. Reading it inside real words — 三 and 再三 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 三 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 三 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 三 in a word?
A common word containing 三 is 三 (sān) — "three". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 三 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 三 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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