HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
俭 — frugal
- Reading
- jiǎn
- Meaning
- frugal; thrifty
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
俭 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jiǎn and it means frugal; thrifty. 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.
俭 appears in everyday chinese words such as 勤俭 (diligent and thrifty), 节俭 (frugal, thrifty) and 勤工俭学 (work-study program).
Chinese words containing 俭
Frequently asked questions
What does 俭 mean in Chinese?
俭 means frugal; thrifty in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 俭 read?
俭 is read jiǎn. Reading it inside real words — 勤俭 and 节俭 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 俭 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 俭 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 俭 in a word?
A common word containing 俭 is 勤俭 (qín jiǎn) — "diligent and thrifty". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 俭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 俭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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