HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
免 — to avoid
- Reading
- miǎn
- Meaning
- to avoid; to excuse;免
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
免 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is miǎn and it means to avoid; to excuse;免. 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.
免 appears in everyday chinese words such as 免 (to avoid, to exempt), 免费 (free of charge) and 避免 (avoid, avert).
Chinese words containing 免
Frequently asked questions
What does 免 mean in Chinese?
免 means to avoid; to excuse;免 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 免 read?
免 is read miǎn. Reading it inside real words — 免 and 免费 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 免 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 免 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 免 in a word?
A common word containing 免 is 免 (miǎn) — "to avoid, to exempt". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 免 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 免 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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