HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
丸 — pill
- Reading
- wán
- Meaning
- pill; pellet; ball
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
丸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is wán and it means pill; pellet; ball. 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.
丸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丸 (pill, ball; pellet), 丸子 (meatball, pill) and 定心丸 (reassurance, calming pill).
Chinese words containing 丸
Frequently asked questions
What does 丸 mean in Chinese?
丸 means pill; pellet; ball in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 丸 read?
丸 is read wán. Reading it inside real words — 丸 and 丸子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丸 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 丸 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丸 in a word?
A common word containing 丸 is 丸 (wán) — "pill, ball; pellet". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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