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