HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
兰 — orchid
- Reading
- lán
- Meaning
- orchid
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
兰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is lán and it means orchid. 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.
兰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 兰花 (orchid).
Chinese words containing 兰
Frequently asked questions
What does 兰 mean in Chinese?
兰 means orchid in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 兰 read?
兰 is read lán. Reading it inside real words — 兰花 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 兰 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 兰 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 兰 in a word?
A common word containing 兰 is 兰花 (lánhuā) — "orchid". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 兰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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