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